How to Apply to Lamar University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Lamar. Lamar offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.lamar.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.applytexas.org/
Financial Aidwww.lamar.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.lamar.edu/financial-aid/cost-calculator.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.lamar.edu/financial-aid/veterans-affairs/index.html
Disability Servicewww.lamar.edu/disability-resource-center/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Lamar and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Lamar University is 1,030 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Lamar University is comparable to the schools (average score is 992). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Lamar SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Lamar University1,03022
Similarly Colleges in Rankings99220
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas1,07562

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Lamar University, 125 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,030 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing420480520
Mathematics410460510
Total830940 1,030
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Lamar University, 18 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite141619
English121619
Mathematics141617

Lamar Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Lamar University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Lamar University
Secondary school GPANot Considered
Secondary school rankRequired
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered