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General Information About Lamar University Lamar University Mission Statement ( Revised Jan. 4, 2006 ) Lamar University is a comprehensive public institution educating a diverse student body, preparing students for leadership and lifelong learning in a multicultural world, and enhancing the future of Southeast Texas, the state, the nation, and the world through teaching, research and creative activity, and service. Lamar University Core Values To provide a learning environment of the highest quality and integrity, Lamar University values. . . Our STUDENTS, including their curricular and extracurricular activities; Our FACULTY and STAFF, high quality employees who are committed to educating and serving our students; Our commitment to DIVERSITY in ideas, people, and access; Our collegial ENVIRONMENT with contemporary, functional, and pleasing facilities, a safe campus, and responsible fiscal management; Our bonds with SOUTHEAST TEXAS, the STATE, the NATION, and the WORLD, including our alumni and friends, through economic and educational development, research and creative activity, service and outreach.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - City: Midsize
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 5,359 Percent Admitted 84% Men Admitted 83% Women Admitted 85% Full Time Retention Rate 66% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 390 510 Math 400 520 Writing 390 490 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 16 21 English 14 21 Math 16 21 Writing 6 8
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $5,850 Room & Board Charge $6,290 Books & Supplies Cost $1,480 Dorm Capacity 2,034 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $9,472,105 Other Federal Grants $684,179 Scholarships & Fellowships $25,566,541 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $8,958,991 Average Grant Dollars Issued $3,464,500 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $12,783,271 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 17,635 Native American 79 Asian 491 African American 3,870 Hispanic 1,610 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 7,098 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 742
