Paying for Lamar

$8,904 2.46%

Undergraduate(in-state)

$18,696 1.16%

Undergraduate(out-of-state)

$8,642 2.75%

Graduate(in-state)

$15,986 1.47%

Graduate(out-of-state)

What does it cost to attend Lamar University?

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lamar University is $8,904 for in-state and $18,696 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2023.

Its tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition for Doctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)' tuition of $31,004 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at 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 2024 Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateDoctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)' Average
2022-2023$8,690 $18,482$30,145
2023-2024$8,904$18,696$31,004
Change % 2023-20242.46%1.16%2.85%
2024-2025 Estimate$9,123$18,912$31,886

How much do you actually pay at Lamar?

The living costs at Lamar is $15,362 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.99% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 4.21%.

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

85% of enrolled 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 in-state and $27,302 for out-of-state students..

Lamar University 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA)
On-CampusOff-Campus
In-StateOut-StateIn-StateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$8,904$18,696$8,904$18,696
Room & Board$10,272$9,266
Personal Expenses$5,090$5,290
Books & Supplies$1,250$1,250
COA$25,516$35,308$24,710$34,502
COA with Financial Aid$17,510$27,302$16,704$26,496

Lamar 4-Years Tuition

How Much is Lamar tuition for 4 years?

Lamar's 4-years tuition is $36,154 for in-state and $75,321 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate.

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.

Lamar 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$8,958$9,011$9,065$9,120$36,154
Out-of-State$18,750$18,803$18,857$18,911$75,321
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$9,011$9,065$9,120$9,175$36,371
Out-of-State$18,803$18,857$18,911$18,965$75,536
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$9,065$9,120$9,175$9,230$36,590
Out-of-State$18,857$18,911$18,965$19,019$75,752
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$9,120$9,175$9,230$9,285$36,810
Out-of-State$18,911$18,965$19,019$19,074$75,969
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$9,175$9,230$9,285$9,341$37,031
Out-of-State$18,965$19,019$19,074$19,128$76,186

Net Price for 4 Years at Lamar

Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $104,218 for Texas residents and $143,384 for out-of-state students.

Lamar 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$25,730$25,945$26,149$26,356$104,218
Out-of-State$35,522$35,737$35,954$36,172$143,384
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$25,945$26,162$26,368$26,576$105,091
Out-of-State$35,737$35,954$36,172$36,393$144,255
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$26,162$26,381$26,589$26,799$105,971
Out-of-State$35,954$36,172$36,393$36,615$145,133
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$26,381$26,602$26,812$27,024$106,859
Out-of-State$36,172$36,393$36,615$36,839$146,018
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$26,602$26,825$27,037$27,250$107,755
Out-of-State$36,393$36,615$36,839$37,064$146,910

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $72,194 for Texas residents and $111,360 for out-of-state students.

Lamar 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$17,724$17,939$18,143$18,350$72,194
Out-of-State$27,516$27,731$27,948$28,166$111,360
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$17,939$18,156$18,362$18,570$73,067
Out-of-State$27,731$27,948$28,166$28,387$112,231
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$18,156$18,375$18,583$18,793$73,947
Out-of-State$27,948$28,166$28,387$28,609$113,109
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$18,375$18,596$18,806$19,018$74,835
Out-of-State$28,166$28,387$28,609$28,833$113,994
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$18,596$18,819$19,031$19,244$75,731
Out-of-State$28,387$28,609$28,833$29,058$114,886

Lamar's Graduate Tuition

The graduate school tuition at Lamar University is $8,642 for in-state and $15,986 for out-of-state studetns. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at Lamar gradute program page.

Lamar Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2022-2023$8,411 $15,755
2023-2024$8,642$15,986
Change % 2023-20242.75%1.47%
2024-2025$8,879$16,220

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at Lamar 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 at Lamar
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$259$667
2023-2024$259$667
2024-2025 (Estimate)$259$667
Graduate2022-2023$360$768
2023-2024$360$768
2024-2025 (Estimate)$360$768

Lamar Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Lamar University and its similar schools.

Tuition Comparison between Lamar and Similar Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
Lamar University$8,904$18,696
Stephen F Austin State University$10,600$20,680
Abilene Christian University$42,240
Southeastern Louisiana University$8,373$20,851
University of Central Arkansas$10,118$17,258
University of New Orleans$9,172$14,008

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