Lamar University
Lamar University is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Beaumont.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 14,506 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,447 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 926 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 64%). Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Lamar University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,832, and fees were $2,482. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,792 and $2,482 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students14,506 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 39 | 224 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 6 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 94 miles radius of Lamar University
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McNeese State University
52 miles away |
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The University of Texas Medical Branch
66 miles away |
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Lone Star College - Kingwood
68 miles away |
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
69 miles away |
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University of Houston
79 miles away |
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Prairie View AM University Nursing Center
80 miles away |
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Lone Star College - North Harris Meep
82 miles away |
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
83 miles away |
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Fortis College - Houston Campus
88 miles away |
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American Medical Institute
94 miles away |
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offers 6 nursing programs |
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Sam Houston State University
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1955 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1985 - 08/16/2014 |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/2004 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1984 - Current |
Admission
82%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1140 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $243/credit | |
| In State Students | $243/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $658/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $343/credit | |
| In State Students | $343/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $758/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,935 | $10,935 | $29,610 |
| ADN | 70 | $17,010 | $17,010 | $46,060 |
| BSN | 125 | $30,375 | $30,375 | $82,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $17,150 | $17,150 | $37,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 83% of Lamar University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 47% | $4,457 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $2,379 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $4,527 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $4,059 |
| Federal Student Loans | 51% | $7,239 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $9,701 |
$11,485
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,077 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,182 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,498 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,958 |
| Over $110,000$18,571 |
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Student Population
9,268
Undergrads
5,238
Graduates
9,089
Women
5,417
Men
45%
Full-time
55%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
47% |
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Black/African American |
24% |
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Hispanic |
17% |
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Non-resident alien |
4% |
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Asian |
4% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
