Lamar University

Overview

Lamar University is a University institution located in Beaumont, TX.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 10009
Beaumont  77710
United States

Contact Celeste Contreras
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lamar.edu
Phone: 409-880-8888
Fax: 409-880-8463

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Human Resources Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Operations Management
Retailing
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles
Food Service Systems Administration
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (ASL)
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Health And Wellness
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Music
Music Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,652

Applied

4,842

Accepted

8,904

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,462

Females Applied

2,920

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,190

Males Applied

1,922

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.28

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	531	480	550
SAT Math	518	470	550
ACT Composite	21	18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,391

In-state

19,841

Out-of-state

Fees

2,801

Full-time student fees

8,920

Room & board

5,670

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Student Body

8,904

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.52%
Black or African American	27.04%
White or Caucasian	44.68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.58%
Asian	5.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	1.25%
Other	1.18%

Gender

Male (41.6%)

Female (58.4%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	26%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Week of Welcome and Open House

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1B
Golf		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

614

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 483

Part-time - 131

Male - 312

Female - 302