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Lamar University
Beaumont, TXPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Lamar University is a public institution located in the city setting of Beaumont, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 25
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Engineering11% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,579
Earnings 5yr: $83,308
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,682
Earnings 5yr: $94,034
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,037
Earnings 5yr: $97,857
Debt: $18,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,018
Earnings 5yr: $110,515
Debt: $20,019
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,886
Earnings 5yr: $92,034
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,159
Earnings 5yr: $104,395
Debt: $29,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,709
Earnings 5yr: $94,100
Debt: $25,196
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,806
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,351
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,250
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,924
Earnings 5yr: $61,635
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,113
Earnings 5yr: $79,275
Debt: $37,672
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,680
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,071
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,165
Earnings 5yr: $53,871
Debt: $28,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $73,046
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,799
Earnings 5yr: $46,884
Debt: $25,406
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,026
Earnings 5yr: $70,412
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,173
Earnings 5yr: $68,779
Debt: N/A
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,813
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,550
Earnings 5yr: $64,586
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,540
Earnings 5yr: $64,154
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$9,366
In-State Tuition$8,905
Out-of-State Tuition$18,745
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
46%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
44%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,077
+5% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,652
Completion Signals
37%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
62%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
43%
Part-Time Share
22%
Avg Family Income
$49,012
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