Lamar University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1516 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 411 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 368 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 25 of 1 | In Beaumont, TX |
| # 404 of 99 | For Military science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
86%
Average SAT
1,035
Average ACT
22
Aid receiving
93%
Undergraduates
8,184
Graduates
9,588
Male:Female Ratio
34:66
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Lamar University has an acceptance rate of 86% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Applicants | 8,990 | 3,497 | 5,493 |
| Admissions | 7,768 | 2,920 | 4,848 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,609 | 663 | 946 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school rank | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 36% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 7% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 21% |
| â– Black or African American | 29% |
| â– Two or more races | 1% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Lamar University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Lamar University majors
Lamar University has granted 1,627 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 3,504 master's across 32 programs, and 72 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lamar University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 770 | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 57 | 526 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | 484 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 327 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 324 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | - | 271 | - |
| Computer Science | - | 206 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 78 | 120 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 167 | - | - |
| Engineering, General | - | 159 | 7 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 159 | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | - | 98 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 88 | - |
| Public Health, General | - | 88 | - |
| Financial Analytics | 62 | 24 | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | 70 | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 | - | - |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 49 | - | - |
| Communication, General | 45 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 44 | - | - |
| Chemical Engineering | 37 | - | 2 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | 2 | - |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | - | 38 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 37 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 37 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 35 | - | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 31 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 31 | - | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | 30 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 30 | - | - |
| Social Work | 29 | - | - |
| Health and Wellness, General | 28 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 19 | 8 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 24 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 6 | - |
| Music, General | 16 | 6 | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 21 | - |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 20 | - | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 20 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | 7 | - |
| Nursing Education | - | 19 | - |
| Civil Engineering, General | 18 | - | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 18 | - | - |
| Industrial Engineering | 18 | - | - |
| Public Administration | - | 18 | - |
| Construction Engineering | 13 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 13 | - | - |
| General Studies | 13 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 13 | - | - |
| Human Nutrition | 12 | - | - |
| Nursing Administration | - | 12 | - |
| History, General | 10 | 1 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | - | - |
| Theatre and Dance | 9 | - | - |
| Audiology & Audiologist | - | - | 8 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | - |
| Applied Psychology | - | 6 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | - | 3 | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 5 | - | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | - | - |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 4 | - | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | - | 4 | - |
| Physics, General | 4 | - | - |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | - | 4 | - |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | - | - |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | - | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | - | 2 | - |
| Advertising | 1 | - | - |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 1 | - | - |
| Foodservice Systems Administration & Management | 1 | - | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | - | - |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 1,627 | 3,504 | 72 |
Publications & Citations
Lamar University has published 6,511 scientific papers with 128,368 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
3,909
/ 95,440
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
3,385
/ 84,595
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,079
/ 47,259
|
| Environmental Science |
2,790
/ 65,920
|
| Chemistry |
2,755
/ 81,491
|
| Computer Science |
2,711
/ 42,692
|
| Biology |
2,496
/ 68,197
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,424
/ 65,477
|
| Materials Science |
1,937
/ 58,914
|
| Political Science |
1,772
/ 27,623
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,740
/ 62,040
|
| Law |
1,685
/ 27,228
|
| Medicine |
1,645
/ 30,164
|
| Mathematics |
1,588
/ 28,419
|
| Philosophy |
1,512
/ 23,335
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,497
/ 30,246
|
| Business |
1,478
/ 23,303
|
| Psychology |
1,473
/ 26,013
|
| Geology |
1,349
/ 28,515
|
| Sociology |
1,340
/ 19,522
|
| Ecology |
1,175
/ 31,609
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,048
/ 16,030
|
| Electrical Engineering |
1,003
/ 21,018
|
| Economics |
988
/ 14,444
|
| Statistics |
982
/ 18,395
|
| History |
970
/ 15,561
|
| Chemical Engineering |
860
/ 38,140
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
822
/ 15,970
|
| Archaeology |
800
/ 15,030
|
| Metallurgy |
799
/ 28,424
|
| Linguistics |
793
/ 11,883
|
| Physical |
778
/ 36,934
|
| Management |
772
/ 14,699
|
| Biochemistry |
766
/ 24,244
|
| Optics |
725
/ 21,607
|
| Paleontology |
690
/ 14,394
|
| Nanotechnology |
669
/ 31,226
|
| Telecommunications |
646
/ 11,949
|
| Art & Design |
588
/ 7,678
|
| Machine Learning |
575
/ 7,907
|
Annual publication & citation counts
33 Notable alumni
1. Alvin Brooks
1959-. (aged 67)
basketball player
basketball coach
Alvin Joseph Brooks Jr. is an American basketball coach who is the head coach of Lamar University's men's basketball team. Brooks returned to Lamar as men's basketball head coach on April 1, 2021. Prior to Lamar, he most recently served as an assistant coach for the Houston Cougars. Brooks has also served as Director of Basketball Operations for the Kentucky...
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2. T. J. Atwood
1997-. (aged 29)
basketball player
Tyrin J. Atwood is an American professional basketball player for Iskra Svit of the Slovak Basketball League.
3. Josh Goodwin
1983-. (aged 43)
basketball player
Joshua Jermaine Goodwin is an American retired basketball player. After three seasons playing collegiately for Lamar, he spent two years playing professionally in several countries.
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4. H. Palmer Hall
1942-2013 (aged 71)
librarian
H. Palmer Hall was a poet, fiction writer, essayist, editor, and librarian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. A Vietnam veteran who grew up near the Big Thicket in southeast Texas, Hall's writing often examines themes of war and its impact on the veterans who fight them. His work also examines the environment and how it nourishes us. Called an...
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General Info & Contacts
Founded
1923
Motto
Living the Legacy, Inventing the Future
Colors
red, white
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions
Total staff
1,423
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
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