Lamar University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
7,945
Men / Women
41% / 59%
White
36%
Black
28%
Hispanic
22%
Asian
4%
Mixed
2%
International
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
22%
Life & Natural Sciences
19%
Engineering, Computing & Math
14%
Arts
3%
Professional
3%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$8,905
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$18,745
Est. In-State Cost
$11,520
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$24,249
10-Year ROI
$175,000
ROI Percentile
70th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
62%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19%
6-Year Graduation Rate
37%
Transfer-Out Rate
30%
Weather
Comfortable Days
75 (8th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,578 (48th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (78th pctl)
Muggyness
Muggy
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85%
Yield (Unbound)
21%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R2
Expenditure
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $6M | #220 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #432 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $1M | #493 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 9 | #205 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 55 | #252 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 8 | #512 |
Honors College
Name
Reaud Honors College
Students
300 (4%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
51%
SAT Range
930
–
1,140
ACT Range
18
–
25
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 648 | 29% / 71% | 1% | $53,101 | |
| Mathematics | 19 +3 | 53% / 47% | 5% | — | |
| Physics | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 20 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 36 — | 47% / 53% | 3% | $57,826 | |
| Chemistry | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Science | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Forensic Chemistry | |||||
| Geosciences | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 78 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $60,181 | |
| English | 17 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | — | |
| General Studies | 13 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | $49,964 | |
| History | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Modern Languages | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 327 — | 27% / 73% | 1% | $51,659 | |
| Political Science | 11 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 37 — | 19% / 81% | 0% | $48,709 | |
| Social Work | 29 — | 3% / 97% | 0% | $51,480 | |
| Sociology | 31 — | 3% / 97% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business | 329 | 40% / 60% | 2% | $62,950 | |
| Accounting | |||||
| Business Administration | 57 +8 | 37% / 63% | 4% | $75,070 | |
| Economics | 3 +7 | 33% / 67% | 33% | — | |
| Entrepreneurship | 6 +3 | 83% / 17% | 0% | $48,334 | |
| Finance | 44 +2 | 59% / 41% | 2% | $76,798 | |
| Financial Analytics | 62 +1 | 44% / 56% | 0% | — | |
| General Business | 70 +1 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $54,121 | |
| Human Resources Management | 31 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | — | |
| Management Information Systems | 30 +6 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $55,537 | |
| Marketing | 25 +5 | 36% / 64% | 4% | $47,590 | |
| Operations Management | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $75,070 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education and Human Development | 106 | 21% / 79% | 1% | $51,099 | |
| Health and Wellness | 28 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $52,621 | |
| Human Nutrition | 12 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $41,144 | |
| Kinesiology | 13 — | 46% / 54% | 0% | $55,537 | |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $41,144 | |
| Sports Management | 30 — | 37% / 63% | 3% | $55,537 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 18 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,321 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering | 260 | 74% / 26% | 2% | $100,281 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 37 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | $113,933 | |
| Civil Engineering | 18 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 35 — | 86% / 14% | 6% | — | |
| Construction Engineering | 13 — | 92% / 8% | 0% | — | |
| Electrical Engineering | 37 — | 84% / 16% | 3% | $100,884 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 18 — | 56% / 44% | 11% | — | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 — | 81% / 19% | 2% | $107,624 | |
| Industrial Technology | 49 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $81,727 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Fine Arts and Communication | 117 | 26% / 74% | 2% | $53,493 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 20 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $61,594 | |
| Advertising | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 45 — | 31% / 69% | 2% | $49,225 | |
| Communication Studies | |||||
| Art | 13 — | 23% / 77% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 13 — | 31% / 69% | 8% | — | |
| Music | 16 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $55,373 | |
| Theatre and Dance | 9 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing | 167 | 7% / 93% | 1% | $97,010 | |
| Nursing | 167 — | 7% / 93% | 1% | $97,010 |