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Lamar University, established on the September 17, 1923, is a 4-year university situated in Beaumont, Texas. The university was formerly known as the South Park Junior College. Lamar University has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students. It offers over 150 programs that lead to bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.
The sports teams of the university are nicknamed the Cardinals, and they participate in women's baseball, volleyball, and soccer, and men's and women's tennis, cross country, golf and basketball. Jen Wyatt Canadian, LPGA golfer; Bum Phillips, former NFL coach; and Wayne Moore, retired NFL player, are the famous alumni of the university.
Lamar University can be found in Beaumont, TX (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Lamar University.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering and liberal arts.
Lamar University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 390 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 400 to 520, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Lamar University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 10,213 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at Lamar University attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Lamar University student athletes compete in Division I-AA Independents and Southland Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Lamar University
4400 MLK
Beaumont, TX 77705
General Phone: (409) 880-7011
http://www.lamar.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 387 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, history, political science, English, sociology, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Business and Management | 298 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, business, human resources, MIS, managerial economics, ... |
| Engineering | 264 | engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, various engineering courses |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 144 | registered nursing, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Education and Teaching | 94 | educational administration, education of hearing impaired, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational supervision, music teaching, instructional media design |
| Therapy and Counseling | 81 | psychology, counseling psychology, community psychology, organizational psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 55 | audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences, speech pathology, audiology, clinical lab tech |
| Science | 53 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biochemistry |
| Media | 44 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 42 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, dietitian |
| Family and Social Work | 42 | social work, family studies, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 34 | information science, computer and info science |
| Music | 14 | music |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | industrial tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 13 | drama, dance |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Design | 9 | graphic design |
| Construction Trades | 9 | apparel and textiles |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Architecture and Planning | 4 | interior architecture |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Lamar University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,191 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 412 | 34 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 35 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Lamar University had a total enrollment of 10,213 students (9,838 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Lamar University offers campus housing for 2,034 of its 9,838 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Beaumont, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,790 | 3,587 | 62% | 1,460 | 41% |
| Men | 2,195 | 1,356 | 62% | 606 | 45% |
| Women | 3,595 | 2,231 | 62% | 854 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 390 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,014 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,444 |
| Room and board | $ 6,290 |
| Room charge | $ 4,190 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,015 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,410 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,284 |
Financial Aid:
Lamar University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 358100)
Lamar University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 74 | $87,848 | 19 | $82,522 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 51 | $69,752 | 35 | $68,859 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 59 | $61,923 | 44 | $57,470 |
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $39,672 | 67 | $40,386 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $34,057 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 210 | $70,205 | 169 | $55,318 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division I-AA Independents |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 64 | 135 |
| Track | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 24 | 41 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lamar University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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