Lamar University
Public four-year university in Beaumont, TX that costs an average of $7,984 a year after financial aid, admits 86% of applicants and graduates 39% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,984
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
39%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,857
PublicMidsize city8,150 undergraduates
Cost of Lamar University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,777 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,905 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,625 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,948 |
| Books and supplies | $1,560 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,984 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,196 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,276 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,834 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,623 |
| $110,001+ | $14,931 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Lamar University's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,061 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 480–580 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 450–560 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 18–25 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $49,385 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,857 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 61st of 93 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $21,875 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $249 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 52% |
| Students with federal loans | 40% |
Majors and programs at Lamar University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (57)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 94 | $90,836 | $21,247 |
| Chemical Engineering | 87 | $86,607 | $24,939 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 300 | $80,261 | $23,036 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 61 | $80,227 | $18,600 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 101 | $76,577 | $23,503 |
| Civil Engineering | 42 | $71,088 | $22,600 |
| Industrial Engineering | 39 | $67,360 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 71 | $66,833 | $19,380 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 18 | $54,372 | — |
| Marketing | 52 | $54,128 | $19,375 |
| Business/Commerce | 135 | $52,955 | $24,032 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 87 | $51,410 | $21,266 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 164 | $51,119 | $22,099 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 64 | $48,679 | $24,740 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 24 | $47,484 | — |
| Music | 26 | $46,653 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 607 | $46,067 | $21,012 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 172 | $44,699 | $19,511 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 39 | $44,307 | $33,875 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 86 | $43,675 | $22,050 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 105 | $42,554 | $22,300 |
| Biology | 77 | $42,433 | $27,500 |
| Sociology | 75 | $40,553 | $31,044 |
| English Language and Literature | 29 | $39,140 | — |
| Psychology | 76 | $38,972 | $18,178 |
| Social Work | 61 | $38,838 | $26,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 49 | $36,801 | $20,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 31 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 41 | — | $20,808 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 9 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 11 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 51 | — | $15,962 |
| Computer Programming | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | 27 | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 63 | — | $21,490 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 26 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 20 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 25 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 29 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 41 | — | $26,000 |
| History | 18 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 29 | — | $18,387 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 42 | — | $22,437 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Physics | 4 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 23 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 28 | $126,178 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 41 | $95,514 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 413 | $77,163 | $25,297 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 955 | $76,579 | $27,066 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | $76,190 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 236 | $71,056 | $22,146 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 46 | $69,892 | $41,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 1,778 | $65,786 | $20,500 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 302 | $63,803 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 615 | $62,965 | $27,332 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 1,010 | $62,478 | $46,825 |
| Public Administration | 35 | $62,062 | — |
| Public Health | 162 | $55,051 | $36,794 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 169 | $54,765 | $26,528 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 119 | $50,570 | $43,999 |
| Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 32 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 398 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 46 | — | — |
| Engineering | 305 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 64 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 12 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 4 | — | — |
| History | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 6 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 5 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 95 | $88,931 | $57,278 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $83,802 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering | 21 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 8 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 18 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 818 | $71,709 | $13,666 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 374 | $69,056 | $19,318 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 7 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 4 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 6 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 23 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 2 | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 185 | — | $20,775 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | $13,843 | 89% | $55,480 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches | $15,928 | 94% | $54,376 |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton | $11,060 | 96% | $59,216 |
| Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View | $13,638 | 79% | $49,183 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler | $13,476 | 94% | $58,622 |
| West Texas A & M University | Canyon | $17,909 | 99% | $55,024 |
| Texas Southern University | Houston | $16,494 | 97% | $46,064 |
| East Texas A&M University | Commerce | $13,974 | 92% | $52,631 |
About Lamar University
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Beaumont, TX |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 8,150 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | lamar.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lamar University's acceptance rate?
Lamar University admits 86% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,061 on the SAT.
How much does Lamar University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,777 a year (tuition and fees: $8,905 in-state, $18,625 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,984 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,196.
How much do Lamar University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $53,857 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 61st of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is industrial production technologies/technicians ($90,836 a year after graduation).
What is Lamar University's graduation rate?
39% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.