Lamar University
- Public
Lamar University: international tuition 18,745 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 32,094 USD, acceptance rate 86.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
First-year international students are considered for Lamar merit scholarships, several automatically based on SAT/ACT. Need-based aid for internationals is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 86.4% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 480–580, Math 450–560, ACT 18–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 32,094 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Lamar University?
International tuition is 18,745 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 32,094 USD.
Does Lamar University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students are considered for Lamar merit scholarships, several automatically based on SAT/ACT. Need-based aid for internationals is unclear.
What English scores does Lamar University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Lamar University?
The acceptance rate is 86.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Good Neighbor Scholarship ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool pageOne year of tuition
The Good Neighbor program is specifically for international students from Western Hemisphere nations, so it does not exclude international students; it only limits by country of origin.
- First year only
Deadline: March 9th, 2026
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe quote covers only Cardinal Elite and does not mention international students; Presidential needs a separate application, so automatic consideration cannot be concluded for all merit aid.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission ignores international applicants' ability to pay, so this is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or international aid form; only FAFSA/TASFA for some awards, so there is not enough evidence.
Scholarships at this school
Academic Excellence ScholarsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page32,000 USD≈ ₫835M
The page explicitly lets international students be considered via SAT/ACT (the ACT range looks like a typo).
- Renewable in later years
Cardinal Elite ScholarsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page40,000 USD≈ ₫1.04B
International students submit SAT/ACT and are considered automatically.
- Renewable in later years
Distinguished ScholarsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page20,000 USD≈ ₫522M
International students are considered automatically via SAT/ACT.
- Renewable in later years
Presidential ScholarshipFull ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page100,000 USD≈ ₫2.61B
The page explicitly says international students submit SAT/ACT scores to be considered.
- Renewable in later years
University ScholarsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page8,000 USD≈ ₫209M
International students are considered automatically via SAT/ACT.
- Renewable in later years
Good Neighbor Scholarship ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The Good Neighbor program is specifically for international students from Western Hemisphere nations, so it does not exclude international students; it only limits by country of origin.
- First year only
Deadline: March 9th, 2026
Smith-Hutson ScholarsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires a FAFSA and does not mention internationals, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Southeast Texas Legends ScholarsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires a FAFSA and the page does not mention internationals, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data