Lamar University

Beaumont, TX • public • Division I | Southland Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Midsize)

Student Population

Undergrad: 9,728 • Total: 24,003

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Beaumont, TX
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Website

www.lamar.edu/

Region

Southwest

Carnegie Classification

D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,869 (39.8%) • Female: 5,859 (60.2%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

6,212 admitted from 7,246 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 470-580
Math: 440-550
Total: 910-1130

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-24

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$25

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	07/28/2026
RD:	2026-07-28

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

61.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$21,782

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$31,622

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $6,228
Out-of-state: $16,068

Room & Board

$10,464

Books & Supplies

$5,090

Students Receiving Pell Grants

46%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Conference

Southland Conference

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball (FCS) Basketball (FCS) Football (FCS) Golf (FCS) Tennis (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FCS)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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