Lamar University (LU) Rankings, Campus Information and Costs

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Lamar University is a public university located in Beaumont, Texas. The school was founded in 1923 and is names after Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second governor of Texas. The school has over 17,000 students with the majority of students being female.

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Overview of Lamar University (LU)

Students have a variety of activities to participate in such as a television and radio station, a student newspaper, and more than 150 other activities. The school also has an active Greek life, with 19 national fraternities and sororities. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I in football, basketball, softball, baseball, track and field, volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. Students can live on or off campus and the school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The most popular programs at Lamar include business, education, healthcare, and engineering.

General Information

School Type	Public
Campus Setting	City: Midsize
Campus Housing	Yes
Student Faculty Ratio	18:1
Graduation Rate	39%
Year Founded	1923

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Student Enrollment

Total Students16,320

Undergraduate
8,377

Graduate
7,943

Undergraduate Student

Male 3,435

3,435

Female 4,942

4,942

Graduate Student

Male 3,257

3,257

Female 4,686

4,686

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Top Rankings For Lamar University

#2 Online MBA Programs in Criminal Justice

#5 Online Masters in Clinical Psychology

#10 Online Bachelors in Computer Programming

#11 Most Affordable Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling Programs

#14 Online Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy

#21 Most Affordable Human Resources Management Programs

#21 Online Bachelors in Entrepreneurship

#22 Most Affordable Organizational Leadership Programs

#24 Most Affordable Entrepreneurship Programs

#25 Online Masters in Counseling

#36 Most Affordable Counseling Programs

LU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

APPLICATIONS6,129

Male 2,444

Female 3,685

ACCEPTANCE5,394

Male 2,077

Female 3,317

Acceptance Rate88%

Male 85%

Female 90%

Enrollment 1,564

Male 706

Female 862

Admissions
Application Fee	$25
High School GPA	NA
High School Rank	Required
High School Transcripts	Required
College Prep Courses	Recommended
Recommendations	NA
Formal demonstration of competencies	Recommended
SAT/ACT	Considered But Not Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Application Deadline	NA
Common Application Accepted	NA

LU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

Here is the cost breakdown for Lamar University, as of a recent academic year.

Tuition for Full-time Students: $8,690 for in-state students and $18,482 for out-of-state students
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Room and Board: $9,064 on campus and $8,888 off campus
Other Fees: $4,888
Total Cost of Attendance: Around $23,850 for in-state students and $33,650 for out-of-state students

When it comes to financial aid, 90% of Lamar University first-time students received some form of financial aid.

Out of that group:

63% received grants or scholarships and 39% received institutional grants
46% required student loans

The average net price – the amount a student is responsible for paying after grants and scholarships are applied— was $11,449. This amount is usually covered through student loans or by the students themselves.

Average net price	2020-2021
Net Price	$11,449
Average Total Aid	$12,082
Students Receiving Financial Aid	90%
Room & Board	$9,064

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Sticker Price

Tuition In-State - $8,690
Tuition Out-of-State - $18,482
Books and Supplies - $1,200
Room & Board - $9,064
Other - $4,888

Academics

For those who are considering attending college here, there are many factors that should be considered. Below are some of the things a potential students should think about when considering Lamar University or any other school.

Retention Rate: Lamar University has a retention rate of 69%, which is above the national average. This means that for every 100 incoming freshmen students, 67 return for their sophomore year.
Graduation Rate: 39% of Lamar students graduate from the school, while 34% transfer out to another college or university. If those students move to a more appropriate program for them and graduate from their new school, this could equal as much as a 73% graduation rate.
Student-Faculty Ratio: the student to faculty ratio at this school is 19:1, which is a bit high but not excessively so.

When you analyze the information, Lamar University is a good fit for a student who wants to form long-lasting relationships with both fellow students and faculty. The student to faculty ratio will allow for students to connect with their professors and get help when necessary. The retention and graduation rate indicates that you will spend your collegiate experience with many of your students that started with you. If this is the type of experience you are seeking, Lamar is worth considering.

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Student Population Total

Student Population 16,320

Undergraduate
8,377

Graduate
7,943

Evening Classes : Yes

Online Learning : Yes

Student Faculty Ratio - 18:1

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)

Health Professions and Related Programs	262 Total Graduates / 15%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	204 Graduates
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General	37 Graduates
Health and Wellness, General	21 Graduates
All Business Majors	252 Total Graduates / 14%
Business/Commerce, General	59 Graduates
Business Administration and Management, General	54 Graduates
Finance, General	34 Graduates
Accounting	28 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	245 Total Graduates / 14%
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	245 Graduates
All Engineering Majors	224 Total Graduates / 12%
Mechanical Engineering	81 Graduates
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	37 Graduates
Chemical Engineering	58 Graduates
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	26 Graduates
Industrial Engineering	23 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	164 Total Graduates / 9%
General Studies	164 Graduates
All Other Diplomas	36%

Outcome & Salary

The net price of a full degree program at Lamar University is $45,796. And a graduate in the early stages of their career can expect to earn an average salary of around $54,800. This is well above the national average of $37,960. By mid-career, graduates in the most in-demand industries can expect to earn an average salary of closer to $99,100. With a 10-year salary potential of $694,050, graduates can anticipate earning enough money to live as well as afford to repay any student debt they might have.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary	$58,200
College Grads Average Salary	$76,000
College Grads Mid Career Salary	$103,400

Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$760,000
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$1,794,000
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year	$45,796
10 Year Projected ROI	$714,204
20 Year Projected ROI	$1,748,204

No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary	$38,792
10 Year Projected Income	$387,920
20 Year Projected Income	$775,840

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