Student Population Overview
Lamar University educates a diverse community of 16,803 students, with 8,264 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 8,539 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
16,803
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Lamar University has a predominantly full-time student body with 54% of students being full-time and 46% being part-time, totaling 16,803 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
54% Full-Time
46% Part-Time
9,088
Full-Time Students
7,715
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
49% Undergraduate
51% Graduate
8,264
Undergraduate
8,539
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Lamar University, the majority of students fall in the Under 18 age range with 0 students, but also includes . For graduate students, the distribution shows 0 students in the Under 18 age group, with .
Gender Distribution
Lamar University has more women than men with 4,897 female students and 3,367 male students enrolled.
Men
3,367
20%
Women
4,897
29%
Geographic Origin
Lamar University has 105% (1,443 students) from in-state Texas.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,369
New students this year
Campus Location
Beaumont, Texas
City: Midsize