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Lamar University
- 4400 MLK
- Beaumont, TX 77705
- OPEID College Code: 00358100
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- General Phone: (409) 880-7011
- President: James Simmons
- Website: www.lamar.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 10,213
- College Mascot: Cardinals
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.lamar.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,040 | 1,709 | 2,749 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 914 (88%) | 1,546 (90%) | 2,460 (89%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 605 (66%) | 888 (57%) | 1,493 (61%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,231 | 85% |
| ACT ® Exam | 491 | 34% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 400 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 14 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 39% | 13% | 18% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,448 | $1,688 | $2,246 | $1,172 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Number in Default | 188 | 47 | 88 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,256 | 1,862 | 1,471 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,560 | $5,040 | $4,810 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,900 | $13,290 | $13,090 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,382 | $1,328 | $692 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,888 | $5,888 | $5,330 |
| Other Expenses | $4,190 | $4,024 | $3,908 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,020 | $16,280 | $14,740 |
| Out of State | $25,360 | $24,530 | $23,020 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,942 | $6,368 | $5,502 |
| Out of State | $15,282 | $14,618 | $13,782 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,942 | $6,368 | $5,502 |
| Out of State | $15,282 | $14,618 | $13,782 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,213 Undergraduate: 8,801 Graduate: 1,412
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,203 Female: 6,010
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,517 Female: 5,284
- Graduate Gender Male: 686 Female: 726
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,104 Part-Time: 3,109
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,433 Part-Time: 2,368
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 671 Part-Time: 741
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 608 | 6% |
| American Indian | 48 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2,520 | 25% |
| Asian | 309 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 689 | 7% |
| White | 5,755 | 56% |
| Unknown | 284 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 451 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,520 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,146 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,019 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,296 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 593 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 409 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 539 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 228 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,279 | 1,075 | 204 |
| Faculty Status | 569 | 377 | 192 |
| Tenured Faculty | 194 | 190 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 84 | - | 84 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 569 | 377 | 192 |
| Primarily Research | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 65 | 65 | - |
| Other Professionals | 206 | 199 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 439 | 434 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 198 | 194 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 42 | 42 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 119 | 118 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,938 (356) | $67,115 (202) | $52,837 (154) |
| Professor | $82,366 (95) | $83,528 (78) | $77,038 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $66,773 (70) | $66,816 (38) | $66,722 (32) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,844 (109) | $58,327 (63) | $52,443 (46) |
| Instructor | $42,609 (49) | $39,472 (13) | $43,742 (36) |
| Lecturer | $30,920 (33) | $31,527 (10) | $30,656 (23) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,666 (17) | $74,249 (6) | $53,257 (11) |
| Professor | $116,940 (1) | $116,940 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $71,520 (2) | $72,396 (1) | $70,644 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,287 (9) | $68,720 (3) | $59,071 (6) |
| Instructor | $45,942 (4) | $50,000 (1) | $44,589 (3) |
| Lecturer | $26,992 (1) | - (-) | $26,992 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,423 (373) | $66,931 (208) | $52,220 (165) |
| Professor | $82,505 (96) | $83,682 (79) | $77,038 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $66,544 (72) | $66,621 (39) | $66,451 (33) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,471 (118) | $58,232 (66) | $51,968 (52) |
| Instructor | $42,230 (53) | $39,575 (14) | $43,184 (39) |
| Lecturer | $30,660 (34) | $31,527 (10) | $30,299 (24) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,850,527 | $835,412 | $1,015,115 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 196 | 97 | 99 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 196 | 97 | 99 |
| Baseball | 40 | 40 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 49 | 20 | 29 |
| Golf | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $68,664 | $49,007 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,964 | $32,297 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| White | 39% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 19% |
| 5 Years | 32% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 15 | 20 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 10 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 9 |
| Burglary | 11 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | - |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 5 |
| Burglary | 11 | 9 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
