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
3,931 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:4,657
- Pell Grant students:3,544
- Online and distance education undergrad students:2,058
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Part-time students46%
Cost
In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$255
In-district tuition and fees
$8,591
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Online & Distance Programs
Online/Distance degrees offered
15 degrees
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
- Engineering(1)
- Foreign Languages Literatures and Linguistics(1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
- Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
- Social Sciences(1)
- Construction Trades(1)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(3)
- History(2)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:57%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:12%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
216 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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