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Lamar University

Tuition
18,745
Students
24,003
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

24,003

Graduation Rate

37%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.41%

Apply

8,990

Accepted

7,768

Attend

1,703

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$25

Test Scores

SAT Range

930 - 1140

ACT Range

18 - 25

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not Applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$8,905

Out-of-State

$18,745

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,359

State/Local Grants

$9,026

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,685

Graduate

In-State

$8,642

Out-of-State

$16,022

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$11,037

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,464

Books & Supplies

$1,250

Personal Expenses

$5,090

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

345

Average Assistance

$5,541

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

46

Average Assistance

$2,474

Academics

Graduation Rate37%

Student Faculty Ratio42:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Information Science/Studies

Student Body

Students Enrolled24,003

Undergraduate

9,728

Graduate

14,275

Full-Time

68%

Part-Time

32%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.