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
86%Acceptance
1040SAT Avg
7,945Students
18:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$49,652Earnings 10yr
$11,429Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate85.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1040
Reading & WritingMid: 510
470580
MathMid: 495
440550
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 20
1824
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
Programs (99)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia