Outcomes at Lamar
Graduation Rate
37.70%
Transfer-out Rate
36.75%
Retention Rate
59.00%
The graduation rate at Lamar University is 37.70% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. 552 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,464 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 38.20%.
The transfer-out rate is 36.75% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 59% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Lamar University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Lamar University. 552 students have completed and 538 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 83 students still enrolled and 291 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,464 | 1,464 |
| Completers | 552 (37.70%) | 552 |
| Transfer-out | 538 (36.75%) | 538 |
| Still Enrolled | 83 (5.67%) | 83 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 291 (19.88%) | 291 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 241 students have completed in 4 years and additional 232 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 241 (16.46%) |
77 (11.83%) |
164 (20.17%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 232 (15.85%) |
89 (13.67%) |
143 (17.59%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 79 (5.40%) |
46 (7.07%) |
33 (4.06%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37.70% (552/1,464) | 32.57% (212/651) | 41.82% (340/813) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 40.00% (2/5) | 66.67% (2/3) | 0.00% (0/2) |
| Asian | 60.87% (42/69) | 51.85% (14/27) | 66.67% (28/42) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 23.66% (110/465) | 17.78% (32/180) | 27.37% (78/285) |
| Hispanic | 41.10% (97/236) | 33.63% (38/113) | 47.97% (59/123) |
| White | 44.23% (276/624) | 38.33% (115/300) | 49.69% (161/324) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 35.29% (12/34) | 33.33% (5/15) | 36.84% (7/19) |
| Unknown | 37.50% (6/16) | 40.00% (2/5) | 36.36% (4/11) |