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Beaumont, TX · Prairie View, TX
| Lamar University | Prairie View A & M University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,366/yr | $13,570/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,568/yr | $12,120/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,250 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,261/yr | $13,465/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $8,545/yr | $16,024/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,689/yr | $17,753/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,292/yr | $16,376/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $225/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,464/yr | $10,317/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,636/yr | $8,872/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,571/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,090/yr | $4,611/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $22,254/yr | $26,362/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,905/yr | $11,299/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $18,745/yr | $26,874/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 46% | 66% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 68% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 79% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 930–1140 | 860–1080 |
| SAT average | 1061 | 980 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | 16–21 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–24 · Math 17–24 | English 14–21 · Math 15–20 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,246 | 8,777 |
| Students accepted | 6,212 | 6,609 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,555 | 2,112 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 25% | 32% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 45% | 85% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 6% | 24% |
| High-school GPA | Not considered | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 37% | 43% |
| Freshmen who come back | 62% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,652/yr | $45,411/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,901–$73,800 | $23,973–$65,217 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 47% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 45% | 30% |
| Black students graduating | 22% | 44% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 45% | 38% |
| Asian students graduating | 49% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,077/yr | $36,350/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 19% | 20% |
| Pell students who graduate | 33% | 40% |
| First-gen students who finish | 32% | 36% |
| Low-income students who finish | 27% | 33% |
| Students who transfer out | 30% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,481/yr | $39,649/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 25% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Health Professions 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Health Professions 11% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 10% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees | Engineering — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $89,648/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $115,452/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 23% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 8,150 | 8,877 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 9,588 | 1,045 |
| Average professor pay | $9,286/mo | $9,530/mo |
| Full-time professors | 77% | 82% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $35,526 | $28,812 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Beaumont, TX | Prairie View, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1923 | 1876 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 1.5% |
| Men | 41% | 34% |
| Women | 59% | 66% |
| White students | 38% | 1.1% |
| Black students | 30% | 84% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 22% | 7.3% |
| Asian students | 5% | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Special type | None | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 43% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 22% | 8.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 32% | 7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,053/yr | $8,353/yr |
| Endowment | $181.9M | $150.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,505 | 4,808 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,398/yr | $6,848/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,456/yr | $3,335/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 17 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 377 | 461 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.7M | $3.6M |
| Athletics budget | $23.9M | $15.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $24.0M | $15.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $285,620 | $74,522 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.