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Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Culinary
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Pharmacy
  • Public health

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • 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
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

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

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Additional information

Lamar University is home to:
17,000+ Students
200+ Degree Programs
19:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
53% First-Gen Students
$20 Million Aid & Scholarships Awarded Annually
62 Countries Represented

Visit us

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.

Times: Monday - Friday (except for campus closures and holidays) *Saturday tours also available!

Length: About 90 minutes –It's a walking tour so be sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Places: Highlights include stops at the residence halls, Science & Technology, Rec Sports Center, Setzer Student Center, Reaud Honor's College and many other campus landmarks.

Click here to schedule an individual tour.

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