Lamar University is a public institution in Beaumont, Texas, enrolling 16,320 students. It admits 83.6% of applicants. The average student pays $13,351 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $21,356.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 83.6%
Applicants: 7,039
Admitted: 5,883
SAT (middle 50%): 930–1110
Yield: 22%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $21,356
Average net price: $13,351
In-state tuition: $8,690
Out-of-state tuition: $18,482
Median debt at graduation: $12,267

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 16,320
Student-faculty ratio: 20:1
Graduation rate: 39%
Freshman retention: 57%
US News rank: #299

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $45,940
Median earnings (6 yr): $40,043
Loan repayment (3 yr): 63.2%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Lamar University.

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