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Review Lamar University’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Lamar University compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Low	D-	1,169 of 1,472
Region (Southwest)	Good	B+	90 of 401
State (Texas)	Low	D+	44 of 67

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	83.8%	B-	1,356 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,050	D	855 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1130	D	855 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	18 : 1	D	2,622 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	78.2%	A	530 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$8,414	B+	585 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$6,040	D	1,885 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	64.0%	D+	2,106 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	33.8%	D	2,319 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Worse Than Expected	F	1,917 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$37,000	B	1,122 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	-$242	B-	644 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$46,000	B-	1,179 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	-$242	B-	644 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	6.1%	C+	1,313 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Best	A-	421 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Good	B+	1,393 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Low	D+	2,290 of 3,452

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