Lamar University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 7,945 students.
About This School
Lamar University is a public institution located in Beaumont, Texas with approximately 7,945 undergraduate students enrolled. Lamar University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,429 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $46,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lamar University is a public university in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Lamar has been a member of the Texas State University System since 1995. It was the flagship institution of the former Lamar University System. As of the fall of 2024, the university enrollment was 17,850 students. Lamar University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $11,429/year net price and $12,500 median debt at graduation, Lamar is genuinely affordable, and the 86% acceptance rate makes it accessible for students who need a realistic path to a degree. However, the 37% graduation rate and 61% freshman retention rate are serious red flags — most students who start here don't finish, which is worth asking hard questions about before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, strong self-motivation, and are drawn to specific programs in engineering or business, but go in with eyes open about the completion odds.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Lamar University graduates earn most above the national rate in Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians ($87,113 vs $80,890 nationally), and most below it in Business/Commerce, General ($56,206 vs $68,407).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 280 | $54,116 | $55,693 | −$1,577 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 133 | $93,709 | $88,910 | +$4,799 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 98 | $66,279 | $68,257 | −$1,978 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 94 | $54,509 | $55,378 | −$869 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 64 | $56,206 | $68,407 | −$12,201 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 60 | $49,746 | $56,359 | −$6,613 |
| Chemical Engineering | 50 | $101,018 | $98,158 | +$2,860 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 49 | $97,159 | $92,135 | +$5,024 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 45 | $87,113 | $80,890 | +$6,223 |
| Sociology | 44 | $44,286 | $52,657 | −$8,371 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 43 | $48,609 | $54,562 | −$5,953 |
| Biology, General | 41 | $50,674 | $57,214 | −$6,540 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,945 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lamar University?
Lamar University has an acceptance rate of 86%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Lamar University hard to get into?
Not especially. Lamar University has an acceptance rate of 86%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Lamar University cost?
The average net price at Lamar University is about $11,429 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar University?
Lamar University has a graduation rate of 37%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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