Lamar University

4400 MLK Blvd, Beaumont, Texas 77705

4-year, Public City: Midsize

Key Statistics

17,473
Total Students
7,998
Undergraduates
18 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$8,905
Out-of-State
$18,745
Books & Supplies
$1,250

Living Arrangements

On Campus
Food & Housing: $10,464
Other Expenses:
$5,090
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $9,636
Other Expenses:
$5,290
With Family
Other Expenses:
$5,090
0%

Total Annual Costs

In-State

$25,709
On Campus
+1.6% from last year
$25,081
Off Campus
+2.4% from last year
$15,245
With Family
+1.4% from last year

Out-of-State

$35,549
On Campus
+1.3% from last year
$34,921
Off Campus
+1.8% from last year
$25,085
With Family
+1.1% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
40%
Female
60%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
68%
25 and Over
32%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
97%
Out-of-State
2%
Unknown
1%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
33%
Some Distance
46%
No Distance
21%

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time
58%
Part-Time
42%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
84%
Some Distance
10%
No Distance
6%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Asian
5%
Black or African American
29%
Hispanic/Latino
24%
White
39%
Two or more races
2%
Race/ethnicity unknown
1%
US Nonresident
1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Air Force)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Contact Information

Phone
(409) 880-7011
Address
4400 MLK Blvd, Beaumont, Texas 77705
IPEDS ID
226091

Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).