Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · public · 8,150 undergraduates
Lamar University is a public university in Beaumont, TX with relatively accessible admissions, admitting about 86% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
86%
SAT (middle 50%)
930–1140
ACT (middle 50%)
18–25
Avg net price
$9,366/yr
sticker $22,254
Graduation rate
37%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
8,150
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What is Lamar University's acceptance rate?
Lamar University has an acceptance rate of about 86%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Lamar University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Lamar University scored between 930–1140 on the SAT (ACT 18–25).
How much does Lamar University cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $9,366 per year at Lamar University after financial aid, versus a published cost of $22,254.
What is the graduation rate at Lamar University?
About 37% of students at Lamar University graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.