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Houston, TX · Beaumont, TX
| University of Houston-Downtown | Lamar University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,542/yr | $9,366/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,439/yr | $7,568/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,750 | $21,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,048/yr | $8,261/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,247/yr | $8,545/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,488/yr | $13,689/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,380/yr | $16,292/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $199/mo | $225/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $10,464/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,176/yr | $9,636/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $5,090/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $20,749/yr | $22,254/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,708/yr | $8,905/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,548/yr | $18,745/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 55% | 46% |
| Students taking federal loans | 30% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 86% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 940–1110 | 930–1140 |
| SAT average | 1029 | 1061 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 16–22 | 18–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–22 · Math 15–21 | English 18–24 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,953 | 7,246 |
| Students accepted | 6,302 | 6,212 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,491 | 1,555 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 43% | 45% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 6% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Not considered |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 33% | 37% |
| Freshmen who come back | 67% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,551/yr | $49,652/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,812–$72,505 | $30,901–$73,800 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 24% | 45% |
| Black students graduating | 32% | 22% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 35% | 45% |
| Asian students graduating | 29% | 49% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,120/yr | $47,077/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 14% | 19% |
| Pell students who graduate | 35% | 33% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 32% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 27% |
| Students who transfer out | 30% | 30% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,849/yr | $46,481/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 40% · Psychology 10% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 9% | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 25% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 40% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Statistics — $79,809/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $89,648/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 12,555 | 8,150 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,108 | 9,588 |
| Average professor pay | $9,421/mo | $9,286/mo |
| Full-time professors | 54% | 77% |
| 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 | $24,910 | $35,526 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Houston, TX | Beaumont, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1974 | 1923 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.8% | 1% |
| Men | 38% | 41% |
| Women | 62% | 59% |
| White students | 9.9% | 38% |
| Black students | 17% | 30% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 59% | 22% |
| Asian students | 8.2% | 5% |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 53% | 43% |
| Part-time students | 53% | 22% |
| Students age 25+ | 42% | 32% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,787/yr | $5,053/yr |
| Endowment | $64.4M | $181.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 2,505 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,398/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,456/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 13 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 377 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $6.7M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $23.9M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $24.0M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $285,620 |
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.