Lamar University Acceptance Rate
Beaumont, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,246
- Admitted
- 6,212
- Yield
- 25%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lamar University's acceptance rate has risen from 78.8% in 2014–15 to 85.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,572 to 7,246 (+58%) over that period.
Its 85.7% rate makes Lamar University more selective than about 30% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 40%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (88.3% for women vs 81.8% for men, a 6.5-point gap). Lamar University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 25% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,572 | 3,603 | 78.8% | 1,403 |
| 2015–16 | 4,529 | 3,583 | 79.1% | 1,542 |
| 2016–17 | 5,613 | 4,276 | 76.2% | 1,467 |
| 2017–18 | 5,445 | 4,446 | 81.7% | 1,447 |
| 2018–19 | 5,486 | 4,626 | 84.3% | 1,483 |
| 2019–20 | 6,249 | 5,237 | 83.8% | 1,297 |
| 2020–21 | 7,512 | 6,211 | 82.7% | 1,472 |
| 2021–22 | 6,129 | 5,397 | 88.1% | 1,569 |
| 2022–23 | 6,214 | 5,203 | 83.7% | 1,482 |
| 2023–24 | 7,246 | 6,212 | 85.7% | 1,555 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,348 | 3,841 | 88.3% |
| Men | 2,898 | 2,371 | 81.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–580 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 440–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 6% |
How Lamar University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lamar University's acceptance rate?
Lamar University's acceptance rate is 85.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,212 admitted of 7,246 applicants).
Is Lamar University test optional?
Lamar University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lamar University?
Lamar University received 7,246 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,212.
What SAT score do you need for Lamar University?
Admitted students at Lamar University typically scored 470–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lamar University getting harder to get into?
Lamar University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.8% in 2014–15 to 85.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lamar.edu/.