Lamar University's published cost of attendance is $22,254, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $7,568, middle-income families pay around $8,545, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,292.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,254 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,745 |
| Room and Board | $10,464 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,888 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,366 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,568 |
| $30–48k | $8,261 |
| $48–75k | $8,545 |
| $75–110k | $13,689 |
| $110k+ | $16,292 |
Lamar University's published cost of attendance is $22,254, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $7,568, middle-income families pay around $8,545, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,292. Azimuth ranks Lamar University #132 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public university in Texas, Lamar University participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and Texas-specific grant programs that can further reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying students. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the gap between sticker price and net price can be substantial for lower-income households — a dynamic worth understanding before drawing conclusions from the published cost of attendance alone. See how net price and sticker price differ for context on how aid reshapes the real cost of college. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,359; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Lamar University's median four-year earnings of $66,816, median federal debt of $21,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $240 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Lamar University earn median 4-year earnings of $66,816, placing Lamar University in the 70.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,594 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 89.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lamar University #361 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 258 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,116, ranked #40 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 169 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $93,709, ranked #104 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 99 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,509, ranked #113 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 97 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,753, ranked #110 nationally in its major.
