Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
4-year Public university
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Overview

Lamar University is a public institution established in 1923 with urban setting located at Beaumont. It is ranked #395-435 in National Universities in 2024 edition.It practices semester based academic calendar.

#395-435 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Beaumont, Texas
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1923
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
8,257 Undergraduates
Website http://www.lamar.edu/

Learning

15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$36,910
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$13,018
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,586
Outstate Tuition Fee $22,826
Room and Board Fees --
$51,854 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

84% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.3 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

applicants have completed at least two consecutive years of study at a college or university in the U.S. or in an English proficiency-exempt country.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$14,006 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$10,881 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $36,910
66% Students with need received Financial Aid
4.4% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Cardinal Elite Scholarships
Total Worth $40,000 over four years
Eligibility Incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria a minimum 3.85 GPA, SAT score of 1330+ or an ACT score of 29+ AND must be ranked in the Top 10%.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Total Worth $32,000 over four years
Eligibility Incoming Freshmen
Minimum Criteria a minimum 3.8 GPA, 1200-1320 SAT or an ACT score of 25-28 and and must rank in the top 25% of their class.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Distinguished Scholars
Total Worth $20,000 over four years: $2,500 per year
Eligibility first-time-in-college freshman
Minimum Criteria a minimum high school GPA* of 3.7 and must rank in the top 25% of their class
International students must submit their SAT (1080-1190) or ACT (21-24) scores for consideration.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
University Scholars
Total Worth $8,000 over four years: $2,000 per year
Eligibility first-time-in-college freshman
Minimum Criteria a minimum high school GPA* of 3.5 and must rank in the top 50% of their class
International students must submit their SAT (1010-1070) or ACT (19-21) scores for consideration.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition
Eligibility Incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria a minimum high school GPA* of 3.9+ and must rank in the Top 10% of their graduating class OR submit their SAT(1330+) or ACT(29+) scores for consideration.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline January 15

Other Scholarships

Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program
Total Worth a portion of tuition, fees, books, supplies and on- campus room and board
Details Incoming freshmen with established financial need and academic potential are encouraged to apply for the Smith-Hutson Scholarship. The Smith-Hutson Scholarship Application will be available on December 1st, 2018.
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Students

8,257 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
64% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
17% Students graduate within 6 years