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Lamar University

Tuition
18,696
Students
21,648
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

21,648

Graduation Rate

37%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.73%

Apply

7,246

Accepted

6,212

Attend

1,555

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$25

Test Scores

Sat Range

910 - 1130

Act Range

18 - 24

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

$8,904

Out-of-State

$18,696

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,110

State/Local Grants

$5,656

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,941

Graduate

In-State

$8,642

Out-of-State

$15,986

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$11,150

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,272

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)

329

Average Assistance

$5,691

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

37

Average Assistance

$2,489

Academics

Graduation Rate37%

Student Faculty Ratio38:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Computer Science

Student Body

Students Enrolled21,648

Undergraduate

9,546

Graduate

12,102

Full-Time

66

Part-Time

34

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
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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