LAMAR UNIVERSITY

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Lamar University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Beaumont, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

4400 Mlk
Beaumont, TX 77705
Main Phone: (409) 880-7011
Web Site: www.lamar.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,820 (full-time equivalent) students. 92.1% of students attend full-time, while 7.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 591 male students and 721 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45% of the student body, while females made up 55%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (19)%, Hispanic (5)%, Asian (3)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 71.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 530 or higher.

Degree Levels

Degree Programs

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Business And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHome Services VocationalHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceSales And Marketing

School Accreditation

Lamar University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Lamar University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Lamar University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Financial Flexibility

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 12,320
In-State, Living With Family:$ 7,244
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 18,860

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:Recommended (but not required):Neither Required Nor Recommended:

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