Lamar University
Lamar University is a comprehensive senior public university dedicated to providing a learning environment of the highest quality. The University is an educational, scientific, engineering, business, and cultural resource center committed to the threefold mission of teaching, research and service. The University is committed to providing students with a liberal education in the context of a global and multicultural environment and seeks partnerships with business, governmental, industrial and other educational organizations to more efficiently accomplish its goals.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Coed | 1923 | N/A | Semester | $29.1 million | Lamar Station, Box 10001, Beaumont, TX 77710 | (409) 880-7011 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Beaumont | 761 | 811 |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 292 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 81% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | No |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| placement service |
| health service |
| health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| Late night transport/escort service |
| 24-hour emergency telephones |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| co-op education |
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| career/job search classes |
| alumni network |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Lamar Language Institute |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Remedial math |
| Remedial English |
| Reading machines |
| Remedial reading |
| Tape recorders |
| Untimed tests |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Readers |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Early syllabus |
| Priority registration |
| Priority seating |
| Texts on tape |
| Exams on tape or computer |
| Waiver of math degree requirement |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Fully |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Special transportation |
| Tape recorders |
| Special housing |
| Tutors |
| Adaptive equipment |
| Reader services |
| Interpreters for hearing-impaired |