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Lamar University
Beaumont,
TX
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate84%
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About Lamar University
Lamar University is a public, state university in the suburb of Beaumont, Texas. Lamar University was founded in 1923. The university enrolls around 17,004 students per year, including 8,347 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Lamar University
It is not difficult to get into Lamar University. Around 84% of applicants get into Lamar University each year. In 2022, 5,883 out of 7,039 total applicants were accepted.
| Lamar University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 84% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 41% |
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Lamar University Campus Tours
Lamar University is located in the town of Beaumont, Texas, in the suburbs of Houston.
If you are interested in seeing Lamar University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Beaumont, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Jack Brooks Regional.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Lamar University and Beaumont are like without leaving home.
College Info
Lamar University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Lamar University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Lamar University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
930 - 1110
Math SAT Range
450 - 560
Reading SAT Range
470 - 570
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1110 and Above
Good
930 to 1110
Avg
930 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Lamar University students is 1025. Applicants with SAT scores of 1110 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Lamar University, while applicants with SAT scores between 930 to 1110 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 930 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Lamar University.
Lamar University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$21,048
In State$33,648
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,785
$20,385
Fees
$3,109
$3,109
Housing
$10,154
$10,154
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Lamar University is like? There are approximately 17,004 students enrolled at Lamar University, including 8,347 undergraduate students and 8,657 graduate students. 74% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from TX and 2% percent of students are from other states.
74%
Full Time25%
Part Time98%
In State2%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
17,004
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
84%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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