- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–580 reading and writing, 450–560 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
- Average net price: $10,999 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Lamar University reported: an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lamar University reviews each application.
Lamar University GPA requirements
Lamar University doesn't consider high school GPA when it decides on first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Lamar University acceptance rate
Lamar University admitted 7,768 of 8,990 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lamar University is a public 4-year university in Beaumont, Texas, with 8,184 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Lamar University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 530 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 520 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1061 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Lamar University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Lamar University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,999 a year at Lamar University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Lamar University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Lamar University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Lamar University?
Check Lamar University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Lamar University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 43% sent SAT scores and 8% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Lamar University?
Not as a number: Lamar University requires high school record and high school class rank. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school GPA, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Lamar University?
Lamar University doesn't consider high school GPA in admission, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Lamar University's acceptance rate?
Lamar University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,768 of 8,990 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Lamar University students have?
The middle 50% of Lamar University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–580 in reading and writing and 450–560 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Lamar University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Lamar University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Lamar University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,999 a year at Lamar University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Lamar University consider legacy status?
No. Lamar University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Lamar University require an essay?
No. Lamar University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Lamar University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lamar UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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