Amenities

Lamar University students study on an attractive 270-acre campus, just an hour and a half from Houston. We have many new facilities designed to make campus living comfortable and fun. 

From the campus in Beaumont, students have easy access to many entertainment and recreation options throughout Southeast Texas.

Student Housing

More than 2,500 students live on campus in University Housing with modern, apartment-style rooms. Each furnished room features:

  • two private bedrooms
  • a shared bathroom
  • living area
  • mini-refrigerator
  • microwave

Residents of University Housing also have access to:

  • swimming pool
  • basketball and volleyball courts
  • community centers
  • meeting rooms
  • on-site laundry facilities

Dining Facilities

The Brooks-Shivers Dining Hall offers food-court-style service to provide you with an assortment of delicious meal options daily. You'll find fast food and Starbucks coffee at the Setzer Student Center. 

Locations inside University Housing and the Recreational Sports Center provide convenient dining options. Off-campus options near LU include Subway, Sonic, and locally-owned Kampus Korner.

Recreation

You can have fun and stay fit at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, a facility with:

  • 43-foot climbing wall
  • indoor walking track
  • the latest workout equipment
  • courts for basketball, racquetball, volleyball, and more

Recreational Sports also offers:

  • game room and lounge
  • indoor pool
  • group fitness classes
  • golf driving range and a variety of intramural sports
It’s like an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership!

Off-Campus Activities

LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures – a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and lakes, or hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Nearby shopping and entertainment options abound with theaters, museums and live music venues. The region is also home to several golf courses. Not far from Houston, there’s something for everyone around Lamar University’s campus.