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Lamar University

Q: How much does Lamar University cost?

In-state tuition is $8,690 and out-of-state tuition is $18,482 per year.

Q: What do Lamar University graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $47,077 and 10 years after is $49,652.

Q: What percentage of students at Lamar University take federal loans?

41.2% of students take out federal loans.

Q: What is the enrollment at Lamar University?

Lamar University has a total enrollment of 7,945 students (public institution). That is about 5× the national median of 1,556 students for U.S. degree-granting institutions.

Q: How much is out-of-state tuition at Lamar University?

Out-of-state tuition at Lamar University is $18,482 per year, compared with $8,690 for in-state students — a difference of $9,792. That is 30% below the national median of $26,585 for out-of-state tuition nationally.

Q: What SAT score do you need to get into Lamar University?

Admitted students at Lamar University typically score between 930 and 1140 on the SAT (middle 50%), with an average composite score of 1061. Reading/writing range: 480–580; math range: 450–560.

Q: What ACT score do you need to get into Lamar University?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Lamar University score between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

Q: How do Lamar University graduates' earnings compare to the national median?

Graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $49,652 ten years after entry — 8% below the national median of $54,122 across 1,889 U.S. institutions in the College Scorecard. That is higher than 57% of ranked U.S. colleges.

Beaumont, Texas · Public

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$47,077

Acceptance Rate

86%

Graduation Rate

37%

Annual Tuition

$8,690

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $49,652 ten years after entry — 8% below the national median. Acceptance rate 85.7%, average SAT score 1061, in-state tuition $8,690.

At a Glance

Total Students

7,945

Retention Rate

61%

Faculty Ratio

Financial Aid

41%

Median Debt

$21,250

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,061

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

480–580

SAT Math (middle 50%)

450–560

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

18–25

Institution Overview

Lamar University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 85.7% and a student body of 7,945. The annual in-state tuition is $8,690. The university's retention rate is 61%, and the graduation rate is 37.4%. The median debt for graduates is $21,250, and 41.2% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $56,267. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,077, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $49,652.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$56k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$50k

10 YEARS

Top 43% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Lamar University alumni earn a median of $56,267. However, median earnings decrease to $47,077 five years after graduation. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $49,652. The median debt for graduates is $21,250.

Lamar University has an 85.7% acceptance rate and a 37.4% graduation rate. The retention rate is 61%. The in-state tuition is $8,690, and 41.2% of students receive financial aid.