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

Freshman Requirements:

  1. Submit the official high school transcript
  2. Optional - SAT/ACT scores & dual credit transcripts
Admissions Review:
  1. Class Rank:  Students in the upper 50% of their graduating class are admissible to LU.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Secondary Review:
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.
  1. Freshman Appeal
  2. Submission of ACT/SAT scores

Additional Information

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Learn everything Lamar University has to offer during an in-person visit. Tours are guided by members of our LU Crew who will provide information about campus landmarks, academic resources, living and dining options, and more. Book your 90-minute walking tour of our beautiful campus today and begin imagining what it will be like to eat, sleep, study, and get involved as a Lamar Cardinal.

At Lamar University, we create unimaginable opportunities. The world is changing and so are we. Come see for yourself!

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Address

4400 MLK Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77710, United States of America

Phone number

409-880-8890

Region

International

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