Lamar University

A member of The Texas State University System, Lamar University is home to students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The 270-acre campus in Beaumont is approximately 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of Louisiana. Since its founding in 1923, Lamar University has successfully produced career ready graduates by combining an in depth education with practical experience. Beyond the classroom, LU students develop critical thinking skills through both undergraduate and graduate research opportunities, as well as leadership skills and lifelong friendships in more than 100 campus clubs and organizations.