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Lamar University can be found in Beaumont, Texas (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.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 10,595 students were enrolled in Lamar University.
More complete details are provided below.
Lamar University
4400 MLK
Beaumont, TX 77705
General Phone: (409) 880-7011
Admissions Phone: (409) 880-8888
Financial Aid Phone: (409) 880-8450
http://www.lamar.edu
Lamar University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 397 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, political science, English, history, sociology, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 329 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS, business, human resources, retail, ... |
| Engineering | 192 | engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, various engineering courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 120 | registered nursing, nursing administration, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 73 | psychology, counseling psychology, organizational psychology, community psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 72 | educational administration, education of hearing impaired, special ed, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, educational supervision |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 63 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 57 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 57 | information science, computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | social work, public administration, family and consumer science, family studies, food and nutrition |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 33 | health service and sciences, speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology, audiology |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | health and physical education, dietitian |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | industrial tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | drama, dance |
| Music | 12 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental science |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | interior architecture |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Hospitality | 3 | restaurant and food services management |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Construction Trades | 1 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Lamar University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,153 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 384 | 31 |
| Associate's degree | 55 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, Lamar University had a total enrollment of 10,595 students (8,652 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Beaumont, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (409) 880-8888
Financial Aid:
Lamar University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 358100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (409) 880-8450
Lamar University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $59,010 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $48,312 | 3 | $59,010 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 75 | $74,878 | 16 | $67,227 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $57,332 | 28 | $58,851 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 48 | $51,260 | 47 | $49,181 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $34,676 | 33 | $40,653 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $28,476 | 15 | $27,464 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 197 | $58,820 | 139 | $48,838 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 70 | 151 |
| Track | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 29 | 48 |
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
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
Elementary Education and Teaching
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
Restaurant/Food Services Management
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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
SCIENCE
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 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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