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Lamar University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1140

ACT Range18 to 25

Average GPA3.40

Acceptance Rate85.7%

Lamar admits most applicants, so your bigger opportunity may be using scores to qualify for merit aid. If your GPA is in range, a 1200 SAT or 25 ACT meets the Academic Excellence threshold for $8,000 to $32,000, while 1330/29 can put larger awards in play.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Lamar University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Lamar University enrolls 8,218 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Lamar has a freshman retention rate of 63% and a 6-year graduation rate of 37%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 28:1.

Location

Beaumont, TX

Undergrad Enrollment8,218

Freshman Retention63%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio28:1

Graduation Rate37%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Lamar University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Lamar, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so you have summer and fall of senior year for retakes. For scholarships that list SAT/ACT thresholds, plan for December as the last practical retake so scores can arrive before the February 1 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Lamar is a public Southland Conference university with in-state tuition of $7,785 and out-of-state tuition of $20,085. About 72% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 1.

In-State Tuition$7,785

Out-of-State Tuition$20,085

Room and Board$10,464

Average Merit Award$5,731

Application Fee$25

Students on Aid72%

Average Aid Package$12,294

Average Debt at Grad$26,605

Out-of-state tuition at Lamar is $20,085, compared with $7,785 for in-state tuition, and room and board is $10,464. About 72% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $12,294. Merit awards average $5,731, which can help reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $26,605.