Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
86.4%
Acceptance Rate
$8,905
Avg Cost (In-State)
$18,745
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
37.3%
Graduation Rate
8,150
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essay required for general admission
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$47,077
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$49,652
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
37%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $77,946 | $93,709 | 204 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $46,064 | $54,116 | 179 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $43,524 | $50,753 | 157 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $68,359 | $97,159 | 85 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $43,707 | $54,509 | 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $32,556 | $49,746 | 60 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $38,970 | $66,279 | 58 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $37,280 | $56,206 | 53 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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