Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,881
Graduate Enrollment: 7,943
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.06%
Male/Female: 35% / 65% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 16.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 54.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 32.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 39.2%
Black: 27.7%
Hispanic: 22.7%
Asian: 5.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 2.6%
Black: 27.7%
Hispanic: 22.7%
Asian: 5.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 2.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $21,356
In-State tuition: $8,690Out-of-State tuition: $18,482
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,064 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,888 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,888 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,888 (2022)
Average Family Income: $53,283 (2017)
Median Family Income: $35,526 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 41.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $225 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,526 |
| $30k-48k | $10,221 |
| $48k-75k | $13,300 |
| $75k-110k | $16,921 |
| $110k+ | $17,901 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 17%6-year graduation rate: 39%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 63.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 70.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 31.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 35.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $51,854 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,204 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 63 | $25,669 | $257 | $29,089 ($2,424) | $35,050 ($2,921) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 26 | $26,071 | $276 | $56,473 ($4,706) | |
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 44 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | American Sign Language. | 23 | $24,262 | $242 | $30,950 ($2,579) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 994 | $233 | $59,425 ($4,952) | $63,453 ($5,288) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 61 | $600 | $85,150 ($7,096) | $87,873 ($7,323) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 881 | $156 | $62,293 ($5,191) | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 126 | $233 | $58,674 ($4,890) | $58,775 ($4,898) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering, General. | 95 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Engineering, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 51 | $20,019 | $207 | $81,769 ($6,814) | $107,127 ($8,927) |
| Doctoral Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 16 | $68,447 ($5,704) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 32 | $18,000 | $194 | $82,104 ($6,842) | $83,799 ($6,983) |
| Master's Degree | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 92 | $29,000 | $292 | $68,606 ($5,717) | $93,563 ($7,797) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Construction Engineering. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 23 | $28,351 | $265 | $65,802 ($5,484) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 45 | $37,672 | $226 | $67,601 ($5,633) | $80,134 ($6,678) |
| Master's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 19 | $21,482 | $199 | $39,366 ($3,281) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 22 | ||||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 143 | $29,298 | $242 | $36,107 ($3,009) | $43,525 ($3,627) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 31 | $22,875 | $228 | $42,320 ($3,527) | |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 25 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 197 | $31,000 | $262 | $41,003 ($3,417) | $45,514 ($3,793) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 52 | $27,000 | $262 | $35,091 ($2,924) | $44,170 ($3,681) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 48 | $25,134 | $239 | $25,599 ($2,133) | $40,182 ($3,349) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 296 | $334 | $56,894 ($4,741) | $58,380 ($4,865) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 102 | $31,000 | $265 | $40,344 ($3,362) | $50,559 ($4,213) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 70 | $196 | $56,554 ($4,713) | $57,669 ($4,806) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 34 | $32,705 | $329 | $35,498 ($2,958) | $36,661 ($3,055) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 36 | $36,615 | $280 | $35,496 ($2,958) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 14 | $11,397 ($950) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 21 | $26,407 | $220 | $47,769 ($3,981) | |
| Master's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 20 | $31,000 | $226 | $32,714 ($2,726) | $47,072 ($3,923) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 30 | $22,500 | $203 | $44,110 ($3,676) | |
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 29 | $416 | $62,059 ($5,172) | $59,622 ($4,969) | |
| First Professional Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 113 | $469 | $49,125 ($4,094) | $55,999 ($4,667) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 20 | $371 | $42,109 ($3,509) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 218 | $25,196 | $212 | $70,635 ($5,886) | $80,368 ($6,697) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 30 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 58 | $29,057 | $285 | $37,300 ($3,108) | $49,841 ($4,153) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 78 | $27,000 | $265 | $39,507 ($3,292) | $51,420 ($4,285) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 93 | $339 | $71,344 ($5,945) | $68,292 ($5,691) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 22 | $56,341 ($4,695) | |||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 26 | $63,292 ($5,274) | $77,133 ($6,428) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 16 | $25,406 | $277 | $35,017 ($2,918) | $37,736 ($3,145) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 35 | $20,980 | $210 | $37,604 ($3,134) | $56,053 ($4,671) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 22 | $28,000 | $286 | $38,795 ($3,233) | $50,224 ($4,185) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 23 | $47,361 ($3,947) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 80 | $223 | $55,646 ($4,637) | $58,838 ($4,903) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $75,942Full time faculty: 80%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 18.0
School's endowment start of year: $133,182,264 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $160,527,634 (2022)