Lamar University is a public university in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Lamar has been a member of the Texas State University System since 1995. It was the flagship institution of the former Lamar University System. As of the fall of 2024, the university enrollment was 17,850 students. Lamar University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas.
In-state cost$8,905
Out-of-state$18,745
International$22,254
Acceptance rate86%
Avg. SAT1,061
Enrollment8,150
Fields of study
Visual & Performing ArtsBiology & BiomedicalBusinessCommunications & MediaComputer ScienceEngineeringHealth & NursingLaw & Criminal JusticePsychologySciences (Physics, Chem, Math)Social SciencesSports Science & Kinesiology
Athletic programs
Track & Field · MenNCAA D1
Track & Field · WomenNCAA D1
Baseball · MenNCAA D1
Volleyball · WomenNCAA D1
Softball · WomenNCAA D1
Football · MenNCAA D1
Soccer · WomenNCAA D1
Basketball · MenNCAA D1
Basketball · WomenNCAA D1
Coaches
Jessie Mudd
Head Coach
Scott Shankles
Head Coach
Alexandra Starkova
Head Coach
Nathan Kogut
Head Coach
Trey Clark
Director of Track & Field and Cross Country
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