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Lamar University
Lamar University
BEAUMONT, TX . 4 Year 3.6
#1133 in Best Colleges in America
4400 MLK BLVD BEAUMONT, TX 77705

Overview

Lamar University is located in Beaumont, Texas. It was founded in 1923 and is a public comprehensive university that offers undergraduate to doctoral programs. It is known for its engineering and business majors. It is adjacent to many well-known companies and has abundant internship opportunities.

Rankings

  • 289

    #289 in Best College Athletics in America

  • 1

    #1 9 in Best Value Colleges in Texas

  • 343

    #343 in Best Value Colleges in America

  • Best College Athletics in America 289 of 1,344
  • Best Value Colleges in America 343 of 1,482
  • Best College Food in America 361 of 1,361

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B+Value
  • ADiversity
  • C+Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • BProfessors
  • CLocation
  • B+Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    409 Graduates
  • Nursing
    204 Graduates
  • Business
    162 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    84 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    81 Graduates
  • Chemical Engineering
    58 Graduates
  • Communications
    58 Graduates
  • Psychology
    47 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    47 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    44 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 88%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $25
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    910-1100
  • ACT Range
    16-24
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Neither required nor recommended
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,082
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    90%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    39%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,496 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,881
  • Undergrads Over 25
    26%
  • Pell Grant
    53%
  • Varsity Athletes
    8%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Western Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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