First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | July 28, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: lamar.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Lamar University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MATH 2413 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 MATH 2312 , MATH 2413 and MATH 2414 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOL 1406 , BIOL 1407 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1311 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1301 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1302 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 1301 & HIST 1302 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 2301 |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MATH 2413 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 MATH 2312 , MATH 2413 and MATH 2414 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOL 1406 , BIOL 1407 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1311 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1301 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1302 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 1301 & HIST 1302 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 2301 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 1342 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 COSC 1336 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 2301 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 ECON 2302 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIST 2322 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 BIOL 2306 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 General Transfer Credit | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 General Transfer Credit | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPAN 1311 & SPAN 1312 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 9 SPAN 1311 , SPAN 1312 , & SPAN 2311 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 12 SPAN 1311 , SPAN 1312 , SPAN 2311 , & SPAN 2312 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POLS 2302 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 General Transfer Credit | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ARTS 1303 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 MUTY 1211 & MUTY 1116 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 General Transfer Credit | |
| Art, Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 | 3 ARTS 1311 | |
| Art, Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 | 3 General Transfer Credit | |
| Art, Studio Art: Drawing | 3 | 3 ARTS 1316 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 3 hours of foreign language | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 6 hours of foreign language | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 9 9 hours of foreign language | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 3 hours of non-advanced elective | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 FREN 1311 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 FREN 1311 & FREN 1312 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 9 FREN 1311 , FREN 1312 & FREN 2311 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 GERM 1311 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 GERM 1311 & GERM 1312 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 9 GERM 1311, GERM 1312 & GERM 2311 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 3 hours of foreign language | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 6 6 hours of foreign language | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | 9 9 hours of foreign language | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 3 hours of foreign language | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 6 hours of foreign language | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 9 9 hours of foreign language | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 3 hours of foreign language | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 6 hours of foreign language | |
| Latin | 5 | 9 9 hours of foreign language | |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 3 | 3 Transfer Credit | |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 3 | 3 General Transfer Credit | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PHYS 2426 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHYS 2425 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 MATH 1316 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 General Transfer Credit | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 General Transfer Credit | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 9 SPAN 1311 , SPAN 1312 , & SPAN 2311 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 12 SPAN 1311 , SPAN 1312 , SPAN 2311 , & SPAN 2312 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 15 SPAN 1311 , SPAN 1312 , SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312…15 SPAN 1311 , SPAN 1312 , SPAN 2311 , SPAN 2312 , & SPAN 3310 |
Source: catalog.lamar.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 327 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 167 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 78 |
| Business/Commerce | 70 |
| Financial Analytics | 62 |
| Business Administration and Management | 57 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 49 |
Show the other 44 majors
| Communication | 45 |
| Finance | 44 |
| Chemical Engineering | 37 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 37 |
| Psychology | 37 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 36 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 31 |
| Sociology | 31 |
| Management Information Systems | 30 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 30 |
| Social Work | 29 |
| Health and Wellness | 28 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 25 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 20 |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 20 |
| Mathematics | 19 |
| Civil Engineering | 18 |
| Industrial Engineering | 18 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
| Music | 16 |
| Construction Engineering | 13 |
| General Studies | 13 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 |
| Graphic Design | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 13 |
| Human Nutrition | 12 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 |
| History | 10 |
| Theatre and Dance | 9 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Advertising | 1 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 1 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 1 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 1 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
2% of men in fraternities · 2% of women in sororities · 2% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2017–18)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
398,733 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Jack Brooks Regional (BPT)
Nearest hub airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.5 of 20
Elevation
21 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
43°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
95 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$830 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- McNeese State University52 mi
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- University of Houston-Downtown79 mi
- Texas Southern University80 mi
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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