LAMAR UNIVERSITY

Public Lamar University, also known as LU, is located in Beaumont, Texas. Since 1995, Lamar has been a part of the Texas State University System. It was the flagship institution of the former Lamar University System. 16,191 students were enrolled in the university as of the autumn of 2021. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools confers its accreditation on Lamar University. The second president of the Republic of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar, is honoured by having the university bear his name. The Cardinals, Lamar's collegiate athletic teams, are the organisation with the most notoriety. The main campus of LU is 299+ acres, and it is located in an urban area. Five undergraduate colleges, including the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Education and Human Development, and Fine Arts and Communication, as well as one graduate college, the College of Graduate Studies, and an honours college, the Reaud Honors College, make up the educational structure of LU.

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While Lamar University's overall ranking may not be among the top universities nationally, it holds strong recognition in specific areas:

#127 in Public Universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

#84 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

#540 in Best Value Schools (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

#156 in Regional Universities South (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

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English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements

Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free

Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements

- 15,000 students
- 100 programs of study
- 2,500 students live on campus
- 100 campus clubs and organizations

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Lamar University charges different rates for housing and meals. In 2020, the cost of on-campus living for an average student was $5,868. A typical eating package cost $3,290.

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