Lamar University

Lamar University is a large public doctoral university located in Beaumont, Texas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 8,150. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Texas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 86% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 86% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $8,545 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 37%, 8 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $49,652. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $21,250. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.