by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,588 undergraduates in 2020, Lamar University is a large, public university located in Beaumont, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Lamar University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lamar University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lamar University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Lamar University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lamar University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Lamar University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lamar University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lamar University for Veterans Guide.
Lamar University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Lamar University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,588 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,657 (54.2%). Part-time attendance was 3,931 (45.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,657 | 3,931 | 8,588 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lamar University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lamar University #1152 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lamar University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lamar University Diversity Guide.
Lamar University has a total of 372 student athletes, 232 men and 140 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $13,223,750 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $13,223,750 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lamar University Athletics