| Region: | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Cardinals |
| Website: | www.lamar.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $8,544 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $20,574 |
| Retention Rate: | 54% |
| Enrollment: | 19,938 |
| Year Established: | 1923 |
About Lamar University
Lamar University offers a variety of degrees across many areas of study and emphasis. Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities and is a member of The Texas State University System. The programs are 100% online, flexible and convenient so you can earn your degree at a pace that best fits your busy lifestyle and schedule.
Lamar University is committed to providing quality education to inquisitive students dedicated to their academic pursuits. Located in Beaumont, Texas, Lamar University offers over 100 academic programs leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
Though Lamar University belongs to the Texas State University system, it is committed to a low student to faculty ratio in order to foster progress and academic development of each student.
Lamar University is particularly proud to offer a nationally acknowledged business school, as well as millions of dollars in research funding for a variety of fields. Undergraduate degrees can be earned in almost every discipline imaginable, while master's degrees are offered in an almost equally long list of disciplines. Lamar University offers four doctorate degrees in disciplines including audiology, education, engineering, and philosophy.
Students have over 100 student organizations and clubs to participate in, and are encouraged to get involved in research projects pioneered by both faculty and graduate students. Lamar University is acknowledged by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral Research University, and even publishes two research magazines.
Lamar University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. To be part of an institution dedicated to excellence and opportunity, learn more about Lamar University.
Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 6 Reviews
50% of students gave Lamar University 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
matthew Johnson Student at This School - Grad Year 2016
I love the campus life here at Lamar. It's not to wild and crazy but it's not boring either. I spend most of my time in the dorms with my teammates playing games and watching youtube because they're so nice and home like.
Joshua Tarwater Student at This School - Grad Year 2012
I think the school has overcome quite a few difficulties in many different aspects such as: the support of the locas, the financial situation, "beautification" of the campus, and the support the the students and faculty. What I like most about the school is its support for the arts. Though I think too much attention goes to areas that are not academic in nature (such as sports and recreation), the arts are still appreciated.
Lamar University Map & Location
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Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 12,459 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 1,308 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 19,938 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 9%
- African American: 31%
- Caucasian: 52%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 4%
- Unknown and Other: 4%
| Latino | 9% |
|---|---|
| African American | 31% |
| Caucasian | 52% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Unknown and Other | 4% |