Lamar University
Founded 1923
President Ken Evans (President)
Fees USD 9,700
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Lamar University is a public university founded in 1923 in Beaumont, TX, serving the Golden Triangle region (Beaumont-Port Arthur-Orange). Enrolling 16,000 students, Lamar is known for chemical/industrial engineering (serving massive ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips, and Huntsman petrochemical facilities), nursing, and its nationally recognized deaf education program.
Colleges
- College of Engineering — Chemical and industrial engineering for petrochemical industry
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences — Nursing for Southeast Texas
- College of Business — Business for the Golden Triangle economy
- College of Education — Nationally recognized deaf education specialty
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~82% | In-State Tuition: ~$9,700 | Application: Apply Texas