Lamar University

Company Name: Lamar University
State: Texas
County: Jefferson
City/town: Beaumont
Post: 77701
Phone: (409)880-7011
Fax: unknown
Email: unknown
OPE ID code: 358100
Date Approved: 2002-12-13
Web site: http://lamar.edu
Status: Active

Review: Lamar University, often referred to as Lamar or LU, is a comprehensive coeducational public research university located in Beaumont, Texas. Lamar has been a member of The Texas State University System since 1995 and was previously the flagship institution of the now defunct Lamar University System. The campus is 7 miles (11В km) from the Southeast Texas Regional Airport, 2 miles (3.2В km) from the Neches River and 5 miles (8.0В km) from Downtown Beaumont. The Big Thicket National Preserve, Village Creek State Park, and The Gulf of Mexico are all located within 30 minutes of the school. Facilities include the 10,080 seat Montagne Center, the eight story Mary and John Gray Library and the 16,000 seat Provost Umphrey Stadium.

Lamar University, Complete Academic Data

Type: Public- 4-year or above
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Total Student Population (Graduate + Undergraduate): 13,992
Undergraduate Population: 9,605
Percent Admitted: 84.0%
SAT Composite Range: 840-1050
Enrollment by Gender, Male: 39%
Enrollment by Gender, Femail: 61%
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 3.0%
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Black or African American: 24.0%
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, Hispanic/Latino: 9.0%
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity, White: 55.0%
Attendance Status, Full-Time: 54.8%
Attendance Status, Part-Time: 45.2%

Lamar University, Complete Tuition Data

In-State Tuition: $6,924
Out of State Tuition: $16,224
Books and Supplies: $1,452
Total Annual Cost: $29,100

Lamar University, Complete Financial Aid Data

Percent of Student Receiving Any Financial Aid: 59.0%
Percent of Student Receiving Any Grants: 54.0%
Total Grant Aid Received by Student Body: $21,913,291
Undergraduate Application Fee: $25

Lamar University, Complete Student Life Data

Calendar System: Semester
Campus Housing Offered: Yes

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