LAMAR UNIVERSITY
- 4400 MLK
- Beaumont, TX 77705
- OPEID College Code: 00358100
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- General Phone: (409) 880-7011
- President: James Simmons
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 13,992
- College Mascot: Cardinals
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- 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
- Website
- www.lamar.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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Other Campus Locations
- Lamar State College - Orange
Orange, TX 77630
24 Miles Away
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Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
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Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.lamar.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,231 | 3,128 | 5,359 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,854 (83%) | 2,664 (85%) | 4,518 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 671 (36%) | 814 (31%) | 1,485 (33%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,269 | 85% |
| ACT ® Exam | 494 | 31% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | 390 | 490 |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 58% | 26% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,328 | $2,614 | $4,042 | $4,753 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.8% | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| Number in Default | 152 | 174 | 188 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,717 | 2,014 | 2,256 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,850 | $6,014 | $5,560 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,850 | $6,014 | $5,560 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,052 | $14,444 | $13,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,410 | $1,382 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,290 | $6,290 | $5,888 |
| Other Expenses | $4,010 | $4,284 | $4,190 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,630 | $17,998 | $17,020 |
| In-State | $17,630 | $17,998 | $17,020 |
| Out of State | $24,832 | $26,428 | $25,360 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $7,330 | $7,424 | $6,942 |
| In-State | $7,330 | $7,424 | $6,942 |
| Out of State | $14,532 | $15,854 | $15,282 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,330 | $7,424 | $6,942 |
| In-State | $7,330 | $7,424 | $6,942 |
| Out of State | $14,532 | $15,854 | $15,282 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 13,992 Undergraduate: 9,605 Graduate: 4,387
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,434 Female: 8,558
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,854 Female: 5,751
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,580 Female: 2,807
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,661 Part-Time: 6,331
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,917 Part-Time: 2,688
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 744 Part-Time: 3,643
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 530 | 4% |
| American Indian | 71 | 0.5% |
| Black | 3,385 | 24% |
| Asian | 435 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,226 | 9% |
| White | 7,757 | 55% |
| Unknown | 588 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 609 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,659 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,357 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,276 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,987 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,283 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,034 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,289 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 488 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,378 | 1,244 | 134 |
| Faculty Status | 578 | 451 | 127 |
| Tenured Faculty | 226 | 226 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 90 | - | 90 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 545 | 418 | 127 |
| Primarily Instruction | 536 | 409 | 127 |
| Primarily Research | 9 | 9 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 93 | 93 | - |
| Other Professionals | 284 | 279 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 456 | 454 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 246 | 244 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 42 | 42 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 131 | 131 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,436 (408) | $72,041 (223) | $55,269 (185) |
| Professor | $91,614 (98) | $93,657 (75) | $84,950 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $71,229 (93) | $71,088 (56) | $71,442 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,615 (109) | $63,505 (58) | $50,917 (51) |
| Instructor | $41,327 (105) | $41,000 (33) | $41,477 (72) |
| Lecturer | $22,701 (3) | $23,625 (1) | $22,239 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $118,758 (1) | $118,758 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $118,758 (1) | $118,758 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,516 (409) | $72,153 (224) | $55,269 (185) |
| Professor | $91,614 (98) | $93,657 (75) | $84,950 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $71,505 (94) | $71,546 (57) | $71,442 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,615 (109) | $63,505 (58) | $50,917 (51) |
| Instructor | $41,327 (105) | $41,000 (33) | $41,477 (72) |
| Lecturer | $22,701 (3) | $23,625 (1) | $22,239 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,155,667 | $872,013 | $1,283,654 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 40% | 60% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 221 | 114 | 107 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 211 | 104 | 107 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| All Track Combined | 75 | 41 | 34 |
| Golf | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Soccer | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $73,712 | $57,124 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $39,413 | $24,323 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| 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 |
| All Track 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 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| 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: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 30% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 32% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 11% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 18% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| White | 35% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 21% |
| 6 Years | 30% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 6 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 8 | 11 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 3 |
| Robbery | 5 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
Lamar University Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Lamar University
- Reviewed on: June 01, 2010
Flag Review - Rating:
- Very Poor Professional skills- Had to argue with Financial Aid Director (YES ARGUE!!!)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
