Paying for Lamar University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,904 2.46%	$18,696 1.16%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,642 2.75%	$15,986 1.47%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lamar University (Lamar) are $8,904 for Texas residents and $18,696 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2023 at Lamar.

85% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,006. It could cover 42.82% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,510 for Texas residents and $27,302 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Lamar's 4-year tuition is $36,405 for Texas residents and $75,509 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $106,586 for Texas residents and $145,690 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Lamar University is $8,904 for Texas residents and $18,696 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.46% for Texas residents and increased by 1.16% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,123) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Lamar is $9,123 for Texas residents and $18,912 for out-of-state students, a 1.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Lamar Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,690	$18,482	$14,772
2023-2024	$8,904	$18,696	$15,362
Change % 2023-2024	2.46%	1.16%	3.99%
2024-2025	$9,123	$18,912	$15,976

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,642 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $15,986. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,588) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Lamar is $8,879 for Texas residents and $16,220 for out-of-state students , a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Lamar Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,411	$15,755	$14,772
2023-2024	$8,642	$15,986	$15,362
Change % 2023-2024	2.75%	1.47%	3.99%
2024-2025	$8,879	$16,220	$15,976

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Lamar. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $259 for Texas residents and $667 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $360 for Texas residents and $768 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$259	$667
	2023-2024	$259	$667
	2024-2025	$259	$667
Graduate	2022-2023	$360	$768
	2023-2024	$360	$768
	2024-2025	$360	$768

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,362 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.99% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.21% compared to the previous year.

The Lamar's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,516 for state residents and $35,308 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,710 for state residents and $34,502 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Lamar
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,904
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$18,696
Room & Board	$10,272	$9,266
Personal Expenses	$5,090	$5,290
Books & Supplies	$1,250
COA (In-State)	$25,516	$24,710
COA (Out-of-State)	$35,308	$34,502

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Lamar?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Lamar is $36,405 for Texas residents and $75,509 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Lamar University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Lamar 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,982	$9,061	$9,141	$9,221	$36,405
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,768	$18,841	$18,914	$18,987	$75,509
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,061	$9,141	$9,221	$9,302	$36,725
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$18,841	$18,914	$18,987	$19,060	$75,801
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,141	$9,221	$9,302	$9,384	$37,048
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,914	$18,987	$19,060	$19,134	$76,094
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,221	$9,302	$9,384	$9,466	$37,374
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,987	$19,060	$19,134	$19,208	$76,388
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,302	$9,384	$9,466	$9,550	$37,702
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,060	$19,134	$19,208	$19,282	$76,683

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $106,586 for Texas residents and $145,690 for out-of-state students.

Lamar 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,959	$26,411	$26,860	$27,318	$106,586
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,745	$36,191	$36,645	$37,109	$145,690
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,411	$26,873	$27,330	$27,797	$108,450
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,191	$36,645	$37,109	$37,581	$147,526
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,873	$27,343	$27,810	$28,287	$110,352
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,645	$37,109	$37,581	$38,063	$149,398
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,343	$27,823	$28,300	$28,786	$112,292
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,109	$37,581	$38,063	$38,554	$151,306
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,823	$28,313	$28,799	$29,296	$114,271
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,581	$38,063	$38,554	$39,055	$153,252

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 85% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $74,562 for Texas residents and $113,666 for out-of-state students.

Lamar 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,953	$18,405	$18,854	$19,312	$74,562
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,739	$28,185	$28,639	$29,103	$113,666
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,405	$18,867	$19,324	$19,791	$76,426
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,185	$28,639	$29,103	$29,575	$115,502
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,867	$19,337	$19,804	$20,281	$78,328
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,639	$29,103	$29,575	$30,057	$117,374
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,337	$19,817	$20,294	$20,780	$80,268
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,103	$29,575	$30,057	$30,548	$119,282
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,817	$20,307	$20,793	$21,290	$82,247
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,575	$30,057	$30,548	$31,049	$121,228

	In-State	Out-of-State
Lamar University	$8,904	$18,696
Abilene Christian University	$42,240
Stephen F Austin State University	$10,600	$20,680
University of Central Arkansas	$10,118	$17,258
University of the Incarnate Word	$35,660
Sam Houston State University	$9,228	$19,020