More selective than 48% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
45% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lamar University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Lamar University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lamar University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 580 |
| SAT math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lamar University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 480–580 | 450–560 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 470–580 | 440–550 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lamar University compared with other Texas colleges?
Lamar University has the 37th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Saint Edward's University | 81% | 63% | $25,578 |
| 34 | Angelo State University | 83% | 44% | $15,091 |
| 35 | Houston Christian University | 84% | 49% | $20,629 |
| 36 | University of North Texas at Dallas | 84% | 42% | $6,420 |
| 37 | Lamar University | 86% | 37% | $9,366 |
| 38 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | 87% | 53% | $10,836 |
| 39 | Schreiner University | 88% | 43% | $21,507 |
| 40 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | 89% | 40% | $15,225 |
| 41 | Dallas Baptist University | 89% | 57% | $28,516 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Lamar University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lamar University admissions questions
What is the Lamar University acceptance rate?
Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,212 of 7,246 applicants were admitted.
Does Lamar University require the SAT or ACT?
Lamar University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 45% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Lamar University?
The middle 50% of Lamar University enrolled first-year students scored 930–1140 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Lamar University?
25% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,555 of 6,212).
Is Lamar University getting harder to get into?
Lamar University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lamar University overview