Lamar University

www.lamar.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,228

2023 Average Net Price

$10,999

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.7%

7,246 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

17,473

65.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

37.2%

538 Graduates

About

Lamar University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lamar University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (1,008 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (514 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (424 degrees).

In 2023, 5,676 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lamar University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,492 degrees), 2.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,217 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lamar University is $6,228, which is $−24,775 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lamar University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,138 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lamar University is $6,228, which is $24,776 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,999.

In 2023, 72% of undergraduate students attending Lamar University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,228

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lamar University was $6,228. The cost of tuition at Lamar University is $−24,776 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lamar University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,999

2023 Value

6.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lamar University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,999. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lamar University grew by 6.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lamar University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,386

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lamar University was of $9,386 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lamar University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Lamar University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.3% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lamar University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lamar University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4138 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lamar University received 7,246 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.6% annual growth. Out of those 7,246 applicants, 6,212 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.7% acceptance rate.

There were 17,473 students enrolled at Lamar University in 2023. 45% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lamar University has an overall enrollment yield of 25%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,212

Accepted Out of 7,246

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lamar University was 85.7% (6,212 admissions from 7,246 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 83.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 16.6%, while admissions grew by 19.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lamar University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

45%

Submission Percentage (2023)

699

Scores Submitted (2023)

45% of enrolled first-time students at Lamar University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lamar University had a total enrollment of 17,473 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lamar University is 11,487 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,986. This means that 65.7% of students enrolled at Lamar University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lamar University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.3% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.62% Asian, 1.25% Two or More Races, 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0401% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lamar University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.4%) and White Male (16.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lamar University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,473 students. The full-time enrollment at Lamar University is 11,487 and the part-time enrollment is 5,986. This means that 65.7% of students enrolled at Lamar University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lamar University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lamar University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Lamar University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lamar University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,509 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,596 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,896 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lamar University is 37.3% White, 26.3% Black or African American, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.62% Asian, 1.25% Two or More Races, 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0401% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 126 students (0.721%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2,056 more women than men received degrees from Lamar University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lamar University is white (2,492 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,217 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Lamar University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (1,008 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (514 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (424 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lamar University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (2,094 degrees awarded), Psychology (559 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (302 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,636,431 people), Secondary school teachers (529,348 people), Software developers (499,932 people), Other managers (493,730 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (364,600 people).

The most specialized majors at Lamar University in 2023 are Education (2,094 degrees awarded), Psychology (559 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (302 degrees), Human Sciences (103 degrees), and Engineering (350 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Financial examiners, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Lamar University are Education (2,094 degrees awarded), Psychology (559 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (302 degrees), Human Sciences (103 degrees), and Engineering (350 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lamar University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,131,753 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (423,774 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (415,545 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (377,707 people), and Outpatient care centers (230,940 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lamar University.

Most Common (2023)

General Educational Leadership & Administration
1,008 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
514 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
424 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Lamar University was General Educational Leadership & Administration with 1,008 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Lamar University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,810

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,866

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,810 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar University, which is 0.468 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,866).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lamar University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 381 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.359 times less than the 1,060 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,060 degrees were awarded to men at Lamar University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 2.78 times more than the 381 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from Lamar University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lamar University is Female and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.372% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,492 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,217 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,196 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lamar University is white (2,492 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,217 degrees).

1.22% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,774 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
916 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
855 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lamar University is white female (1,774 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (916 degrees).

Operations

Lamar University has an endowment valued at nearly $157M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.34M (2.76%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Lamar University had a total salary expenditure of 260M. Lamar University employs 124 Instructors, 120 Associate professors and 79 Professors. Most academics at Lamar University are Female Instructor (79), Male Associate professor (67), and Female Associate professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 164 employees, Service, with 163 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees.

Endowment

$157M

2023 Endowment

6.49%

growth from 2022

Lamar University has an endowment valued at about $157M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lamar University grew 6.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $277M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lamar University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$92.5M

2023 Salaries

10.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lamar University paid a median of $92.5M in salaries, which represents 35.5% of their overall expenditure ($260M) and a 10.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.22% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$32.3M

Instructional Salaries

402

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lamar University paid a total of $32.3M to 402 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

124 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

164 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lamar University were Instructor with 124 employees, Associate professor with 120 employees, and Professor with 79 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lamar University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 164 employees, Service with 163 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lamar University was Female Instructor with 79 employees, Male Associate professor with 67 employees, and Female Associate professor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lamar University.

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