Lamar University offers more than 150 programs of study that lead to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.  There are more than 100 student clubs, organizations, honor societies, fraternities and sororities from which to choose.  The eight-story Mary and John Gray library includes resources that exceed 1,000,000 volumes and has electronic access to millions more.   With an enrollment that exceeds 11,000 and continues to grow, Lamar continues to offer a personalized environment and a student/faculty ratio that focuses on individual success.

Located in Beaumont, Texas, Lamar University is 80 miles from Houston, 40 miles from the Gulf Coast beaches, 30 miles from Louisiana, and 70 miles from the Texas lakes region.  The area's subtropical climate produces mild winters that allow for year-round outdoor activity.  Lamar University is unique in that it enjoys close ties with the greater community.  Students experience direct involvement in the city's civic, business and cultural opportunities.

Accreditation Statement

Lamar University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lamar University.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Lamar University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution and employer.  Students, faculty, and staff members are selected without regard to their race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap or national origin, consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Executive Order 11246 as issued and amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Texas Public Information Act

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, Lamar University will comply with all provisions related to the release of requested public information.  All government information is presumed to be available to the public although certain exceptions apply to the disclosure of the information.  Lamar University shall promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision, or information for which an exemption to disclosure has not been sought.  More information related to the rights of the requestors and the responsibilities of governmental bodies can be found at: