Lamar University

Institution name: Lamar University

Institution name alias: n/a

Address: 4400 MLK, Beaumont, Texas 77705

Telephone numbers:

General: (409) 880-7011
Financial Aid: (409) 880-8450
Admissions Office: (409) 880-8888

Website: www.lamar.edu

Geographic region: Southwest

Institution size category: 5,000 - 9,999

Sector of institution: Public, 4-year or above

Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale): City: Midsize

Carnegie Classification 2005: Size and Setting: Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential

Carnegie Classification 2000: Masters Colleges and Universities I

Highest level of offering: Doctor's degree

Religious affiliation: n/a

Distance learning opportunities: Yes

Percent of applicants admitted: 63%

Estimated enrollment - total: 9554

Estimated enrollment - full time: 6848

Estimated enrollment - part time: 2706

% of total enrollment that are women: 59%

Student body by race:

Published in-state tuition and fees 2006-07: $5,040.00

Published out-of-state tuition and fees 2006-07: $13,290.00