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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Texas

Lamar University

Lamar University is a public college located in Beaumont, Texas, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Lamar University is $6,471. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $13,815. The college offers Master’s degrees in 32 different degree areas, with 19 Master’s degrees offered online. Lamar University enrolls 7,943 graduate students, with 89% part-time students, 90% online students, and 4% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.lamar.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
855 full-time
7,088 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:7,139
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:300
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:17
  • Online students
    90%
  • Male/Female
    26% / 74%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$6,471
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$13,815
  • Application fee:$25
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,940
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$359
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,940
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$767
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
2,667 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
118 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:17
  • 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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