by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Lamar University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lamar University ran $8,905 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $18,745. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for amounted to $2,677 in-state and $2,677 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
| Total | $8,905 | $18,745 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Lamar University charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Lamar University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Lamar University is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Lamar University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Lamar University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,228 | $16,020 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,228 | $16,020 |
| One Year Ago | $6,228 | $16,020 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,228 | $16,068 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Lamar University has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 0.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $18,801 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.82%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,978. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.47%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $18,833.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,978 | $18,833 |
| In 2 Years | $9,052 | $18,922 |
| In 3 Years | $9,126 | $19,011 |
| In 4 Years | $9,201 | $19,101 |
| In 5 Years | $9,276 | $19,191 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $75,867, compared with about $36,357 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Lamar University, visit the Lamar University Financial Aid page.
