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Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas 77705

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Known for business — excellent value

Lamar University is a public institution in Beaumont with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1040, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.9K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,652 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,429.

Established
1923
Motto
Living the Legacy, Inventing the Future
Mascot
Big Red and LU
Type
Public university
Conference
Southland Conference
Division
Division I

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86%Acceptance
1040SAT Avg
7,945Students
18:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$49,652Earnings 10yr
$11,429Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lamar University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1040

Reading & WritingMid: 510
470580
MathMid: 495
440550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1040

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,690
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,482
Room & Board$10,272
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$21,626
Average Net Price$11,429
Median Debt at Graduation$21,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,565
$30–48K$10,103
$48–75K$12,281
$75–110K$16,562
$110K+$18,473

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,429

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

59

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (99)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,945
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 29%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 5%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.2%
Freshman Retention61.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,077
8 Years$46,481
10 Years$49,652

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,400
Men
$57,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#293
Washington Monthly
#356

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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