Home to more than 15,000 students, Lamar University is one of the fastest growing universities in Texas and is one of eight institutions of The Texas State University System. LU offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Lamar University’s enrollment has increased by 78% over the last decade. More than 1,200 faculty and staff members work for the university on its 292-acre campus in Beaumont about 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana.John Gray Library at Lamar University

The university has been nationally recognized for the quality of its core curriculum and the diversity of its student body. Small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio allow students to build meaningful relationships with expert faculty who truly care about their success. Lamar was recently designated as a Carnegie Doctoral Research University, one of only 29 public schools in the nation to receive that designation.  LU has more than 300 students enrolled in doctoral programs. Lamar University has a 19:1 student to faculty ratio.

LU stresses academic achievement by emphasizing hands-on learning at all levels, providing ample opportunities for undergraduate research and supporting an excellent Honors Program. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Several LU colleges and programs hold additional specialized certifications recognizing their quality and expertise.