Lamar University

Lamar University
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Culinary
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Public health
- Research
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
First-year
Students not admissible through the criteria above will be notified by the Office of Admissions of their secondary review options and may choose from either opportunity below.
Freshman Requirements:
- Submit the official high school transcript
- Optional - SAT/ACT scores & dual credit transcripts
- Class Rank: Students in the upper 50% of their graduating class are admissible to LU.
- Academic Transcript Review: Students in the lower 50% of their graduating class, students attending schools that do not rank, and homeschool students will have their transcripts reviewed and assessed for admission.
- Dual Credit Completion: Students who have completed 18 college credit hours at the time of their application, and have a 2.0 cumulative college GPA, are automatically admitted. This includes students attending early college high schools.
Students not admissible through the criteria above will be notified by the Office of Admissions of their secondary review options and may choose from either opportunity below.
- Freshman Appeal
- Submission of ACT/SAT scores

Additional Information
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