Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

Lamar University is a public college in Beaumont, Texas and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 15 online degree options. The part-time student body is 3,931 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $11,781 and the per-credit hour charge is $255. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.lamar.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No
Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

3,881 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:4,496
Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,127
Pell Grant students:3,629
Online and distance education undergrad students:2,571

Part-time students

46%
Students over 25 years old

26%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$259

In-district tuition and fees

$8,690

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

21 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(2)
Engineering(2)
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(1)
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
Physical Sciences(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Social Sciences(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(8)
History(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:49%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

197 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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