University
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
9,234
Students
5,125
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
81%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Lamar University is a University institution located in Beaumont, TX, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 10009
Beaumont, TX 77710
United States
Beaumont, TX 77710
United States
Contact
Celeste Contreras
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lamar.edu
Phone: 409-880-8888
Fax: 409-880-8463
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lamar.edu
Phone: 409-880-8888
Fax: 409-880-8463
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Operations Management |
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| Retailing |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
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| Communication |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Construction Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Industrial Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Food Service Systems Administration |
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| Human Development And Family Studies |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Sign Language (ASL) |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Health And Wellness |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Forensic Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music |
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| Music Management |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,445
Applied
4,446
Accepted
9,234
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,240
Females Applied
2,589
Females Accepted
80%
Male Admissions
2,205
Males Applied
1,857
Males Accepted
84%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.26
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 8th | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 528 | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 518 | 470 | 560 |
| 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 |
Financial Aid
5,125
Avg. Financial Aid Package
5,395
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,909
Avg. Loan Aid
2,491
Avg. Grant Aid
6,660
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
23%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
9,234
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
3%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.79% |
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| Black or African American | 27.61% |
| White or Caucasian | 45.96% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.55% |
| Asian | 4.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
| Two or more races | 1.33% |
| Other | 1.74% |
Gender
Male (41.96%)
Female (58.04%)
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 | 25% |
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
Homecoming, Week of Welcome and Open House
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
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 | |
Division 1 | |
| 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
592
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 478
Part-time - 114