Lamar University

Beaumont, TX
PublicUrbanHSIWebsite
Acceptance Rate
86%
Enrollment
7,945
Graduation Rate
37%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,652
Retention Rate
61%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)9101130
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1824
136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,690
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,482
Avg Net Price
$11,429
Room & Board
$10,272
Total COA
$21,626
Median Debt
$21,250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$9,565
$30,001–48,000
$10,103
$48,001–75,000
$12,281
$75,001–110,000
$16,562
$110,001+
$18,473
Pell Grant Rate: 44%
Federal Loan Rate: 41%

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Sticker Price$28,754
Estimated Net Price$11,429 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
37%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,652
Retention Rate
61%
Median Debt
$21,250

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
18.6%
Interdisciplinary Studies
18.0%
Engineering
11.7%
Health Professions
11.4%
Criminal Justice
6.1%
Communication
4.0%
Social Sciences
3.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.0%
Engineering Technology
2.9%
Biology
2.8%

Demographics

Men 40%Women 60%
White
38.7%
Black
28.8%
Hispanic
23.9%
Asian
5.1%
Two or More
1.6%
International
1.0%

Application Info

Deadlines

REA2026-07-28
App Fee (Domestic)$25
App Fee (International)$75

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.