Lamar University Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More
This is the complete guide for transferring to Lamar University. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to Lamar University.
I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.
At Lamar University, 9.0% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.
To read about regular admission requirements for Lamar University, click here
What are the transfer requirements for Lamar University?
Lamar University requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:
Admission Item | Required? |
---|---|
High School Transcript | Required of Some |
College Transcript | Required of All |
Essay or Personal Statement | Not Required |
Interview | Not Required |
Standardized Test Scores | Required of Some |
Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution | Required of All |
In addition to the above requirements, Lamar University also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.
Lamar University requires a minimum of 18 credits.
What are Lamar University’s Transfer Deadlines?
Many universities accept transfer applications during each semester. For this reason, we break down Lamar University transfer deadline by fall, winter, spring and summer.
Closing Date | Reported Deadline |
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Fall Transfer Deadline | |
Winter Transfer Deadline | |
Spring Transfer Deadline | |
Summer Transfer Deadline |
Waiting until the last minute to finalize your application could result in a silly mistake.
We recommend you complete your application at least 1 week before the required deadline.
In fact, take a full 2 day break from looking at anything related to your application and then come back to look for errors. I bet you’ll find a few 😉
When are decision dates for Lamar University transfer applicants?
If you applied to transfer to Lamar University on or before the reported deadlines then you should have your decision date by the notification dates in the below table.
Deadline | Notification Dates |
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Fall Transfer Deadline | April 15 |
Winter Transfer Deadline | |
Spring Transfer Deadline | rolling |
Summer Transfer Deadline |
Note this data is current as of 2019 and to the best of our knowledge this hasn’t changed.
What is Lamar University’s transfer acceptance rate?
In 2019, Lamar University received 1946 transfer applicants.
The school accepted 1750 students. Therefore, the transfer acceptance rate for Lamar University is 89.93%.
This indicates how hard it is to transfer into Lamar University. You can use the free calculator below to predict your chances of getting accepted.
Additionally, of the 1750 accepted transfer students, 824 students enrolled - that means the yield was 47.09%.
Lamar University accepts 90 out of every 100 transfer applicants.
How can you afford Lamar University
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What are the Lamar University transfer GPA requirements?
Lamar University requires a minimum college GPA of 2.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.
In addition, Lamar University requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.
Additional Transfer Info. for Lamar University
Lamar University has noted the additional policies: Students with fewer than 18 semester hours must meet freshman admission requirements..
Will you enjoy transferring to Lamar University?
There are a lot of reasons to transfer to Lamar University. Maybe your plan has always been to attend community college, and then move to a four year college to save money while completing your degree.
Maybe you had a bad experience at your first school - don’t worry this is more common than you think.
Or perhaps you’re drawn to Beaumont...
Regardless of your reason for transferring, you’re already enrolled at another college or university so you know that the most important element in your college experience is the people and community
Finding success at Lamar University is dependent on feeling comfortable - will you be able to find a place to find home and grow?
These are the questions that numbers and data cannot answer, but CampusReel can.
If you’re considering transferring to Lamar University then I highly recommend that you watch the school’s videos on CampusReel. These are real students with real stories.
Final Verdict: How to transfer into Lamar University
Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the
Lamar University website
for more info.
Lamar University accepts 89.93% transfer applicants, which is competitive.
To have a shot at transferring into Lamar University, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.28 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.41. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.
The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of Lamar University students.
25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Average | |
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SAT Math | 430 | 530 | 480 |
SAT Reading | 430 | 520 | 475 |
2018 Total SAT Score | 860 | 1050 | 955 |
25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Average | |
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ACT Math | 17 | 24 | 20 |
ACT Reading | 16 | 23 | 19 |
2018 Total ACT Score | 33 | 47 | 40 |
Lamar University’s average SAT score is 955. To be a competitive applicant for Lamar University your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.
If you’re considering transferring to Lamar University, you may also want to consider the schools:
Transferring to Northeastern State University
Transferring to Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Transferring to Angelo State University
Transferring to Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Transferring to University of Houston-Clear Lake