Lamar University (Lamar or LU) is a public university in Beaumont, Texas. Lamar has been a member of the Texas State University System since 1995. It was the flagship institution of the former Lamar University System. As of the fall of 2021, the university enrollment was 16,191 students.

Lamar University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university is named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas.

Lamar is most prominent for its intercollegiate athletic teams, the Cardinals. It has an urban setting, and the core campus of LU is 299+ acres. LU is organized into five undergraduate colleges including the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Education and Human Development, and Fine Arts and Communication; one graduate college, the College of Graduate Studies; and an honors college, the Reaud Honors College.

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On-Campus Accommodation:

In &nbsp;on-campus resident halls, students will receive apartment-style lodging with all they need for on-campus living, including their own private bedroom.

<ul>
	<li>A completely equipped apartment will be your home away from home.</li>
	<li>On-campus dining is provided by the university. The residence halls and food plans on campus are quite reasonable, which lowers the cost of living for the students.</li>
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<h3>Off-campus accommodation:</h3>

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	<li>The average rent is 500 to 700 USD/month, the residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments, and shared apartments</li>
	<li>The student residences are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as electricity, centrally heated, and unlimited internet access included in the rent.</li>
	<li>The residences are located a short distance from popular restaurants, shopping malls, and entertainment centers.</li>
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Student Centre

All on-campus student organisations are centred at the Setzer Student Center, also known as &quot;The SET,&quot; which hosts frequent social and cultural events.

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	<li>The lounge areas, Mirabeau&#39;s Caf&eacute;, and Cardinal&#39;s Nest restaurant are popular student hangout spots.</li>
	<li>The Setzer Center also houses the bookstore, which offers books, office supplies, and merchandise related to Lamar University and the Lamar Cardinals.</li>
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Clubs and Organizations

The students can participate in about&nbsp;150 student clubs and organizations.&nbsp;There are a wide variety of academic clubs, special interest groups, and student fraternities for the students to participate in.

Sports and Athletics

The volleyball programme was previously based in the McDonald Gym and served as the university&#39;s sports complex.

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	<li>Through the university&#39;s sports team, the &quot;Cardinals,&quot; college students participate at various levels of the sport.</li>
	<li>The athletic team competes in more than a dozen men&#39;s and women&#39;s NCAA Division I sports. Basketball, golf, volleyball, and cross country are just a few of the championships the sports team has won throughout the years.</li>
	<li>Professional and well-known coaches oversee the sports team, which includes the baseball programme.</li>
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	<li>Having a&nbsp;292-acre campus, the university offers over 100 plus programs of study leading to bachelors, master&#39;s, and doctoral degrees through its seven colleges. In addition to these on-site courses, the university offers online courses to on-campus students. Master&#39;s programs and one doctoral program online.</li>
	<li>It is officially certified by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. As per the data of the fall of 2019, the university witnessed an enrolment of&nbsp;15,460 students. The university offers several&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;for undergraduate research and supports an outstanding Honors Program.</li>
	<li>Various programs offered by the university hold additional specialized certifications.</li>
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The Above listed points make it an ideal university to look at.

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According to financial need, the institution offers scholarships to foreign students studying in the USA. Each student must submit a separate scholarship application. Each year, more than 2,000 scholarships are given out.

Cardinal Elite Scholarship

Students who achieve a minimum GPA of 3.85 on a scale of 4 or who place in the top 25% of their graduating class are given a scholarship of USD 40,000. Additionally, SAT or ACT results from international students are necessary.

Academic Excellence Scholarships 
Students who achieve a minimum GPA of 3.8 on a scale of 4 or who place in the top 25% of their graduating class are given a scholarship of USD 32,000. Additionally, SAT or ACT results from international students are necessary.

Distinguished Scholars

Students who achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a scale of 4 or who place in the top 25% of their graduating class are given a scholarship of USD 4,000. Additionally, SAT or ACT scores must be submitted by international students.

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Lamar University is home to more than 2,500 students who live inside the premises of the campus with furnished residence halls, living areas, and a recreational sports center.

<ul>
	<li>The huge campus of Lamar University is comprised of the eight-story Mary and John Gray Library and Provost Umphrey Stadium that can seat up to 16,000 students.</li>
	<li>Students can also visit the Dishman Art Museum which is within the campus and offers an opportunity to students to experience the various styles of art and also they get a chance to exhibit their work.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The school&#39;s landmark is the eight-story Mary and John Gray Library, which is also the tallest building on campus. It took 2.5 years to construct the red brick structure, which was given the name Mary and John Gray in honour of the university&#39;s &quot;first couple.&quot;</li>
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Lamar University stands on a lavish 270-acre land in Beaumont in the Southeast part of Texas, lying approximately 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana. This University also provides accommodation facilities to its students.

The Lamar University campus is located off Martin Luther King Boulevard, near U.S. Highway 69, in the southeast of&nbsp;Beaumont, Texas. The campus is 7 miles (11&nbsp;km) from the&nbsp;Jack Brooks Regional Airport, 2 miles (3.2&nbsp;km) from the&nbsp;Neches River, and 5 miles (8.0&nbsp;km) from&nbsp;Downtown Beaumont.

Travel and Transportation&nbsp;

The Lamar University Shuttle Service is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the normal semester. Shuttles are used to transport students around the campus. Lamar University&#39;s shuttle service takes students to various locations, including residence halls, shopping malls, and apartments.

The Center for Career &amp; Professional Development offers companies a wide range of opportunities to get in touch with students. Their primary goal is to work directly with you to increase your company&#39;s exposure throughout the year, include recruiters in campus life, and advance career services at Lamar University.

Access to Handshake, an online employee directory, is provided to current students and graduates via the Center for Career and Professional Development.

<ul>
	<li>On August 18, 2009, a tornado hit the west side of Beaumont, causing damage to cars and several local businesses. Injuries were minimal</li>
	<li>While wintry precipitation is unusual, it does occur. The most recent significant wintry event to occur was December 8, 2017, when the&nbsp;Southeast Texas Regional Airport&nbsp;recorded 3 inches of snowfall.&nbsp;December 11, 2008,&nbsp;and December 4, 2009,&nbsp;were also days that Beaumont saw measurable snowfall.</li>
	<li>Snow also fell across the Beaumont area on Christmas Eve 2004. In January 1997, a severe and historic ice storm struck the region, leaving thousands without power and major tree damage in its wake.&nbsp;In unofficial records, Beaumont received as much as 30 inches of snow during the blizzard of February 1895 that impacted the Gulf Coast.</li>
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Master's Degree in Management Information Systems

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Master's Degree in Business Analytics

PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in Service Management and Marketing

PG Degree/Masters

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems

UG Degree/Bachelors

Dual Master's Degree in Professional Accounting and Business Administration

PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in Engineering Management

PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in General Business

PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in Management

PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in Port and Terminal Management

PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in Port Management

PG Degree/Masters

Lamar University: Ranking, Programs, Scholarships & Fees

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Rank

All Courses

Master's Degree in Management Information Systems

PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in Business Analytics

PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in Service Management and Marketing

PG Degree/Masters

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems

UG Degree/Bachelors

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PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in General Business

PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in Management

PG Degree/Masters

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PG Degree/Masters

Master's Degree in Port Management

PG Degree/Masters

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