by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Lamar University can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
What amount of Lamar University financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
$9,375.00 is the typical Lamar University’s first year financial aid package. About 85% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Lamar University.
In addition to scholarships, 59% of freshman students (716 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,269.00 a piece.
The numbers plus the graph following refer to mainly federal grants, and some local and state grants.
59% of freshman students at Lamar University (716 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,269.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 30.06% | $11,366.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.96% | $10,730.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.51% | $6,782.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.11% | $3,203.00 |
| Income 110k + | 3.96% | $1,509.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
Of the 1211 undergraduate students at Lamar University around 85% (867 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $9,375.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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