ROTC at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · public
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Lamar University. The nearest host schools are University of Houston (Army and Air Force, 79 mi), Rice University (Navy, 83 mi) and Sam Houston State University (Army, 99 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Lamar University
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Lamar University. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 86% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 930–1,140 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 18–25 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $8,905 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,745 |
| Average net price | $9,366 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 37% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Lamar University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Lamar University has 8,150 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Lamar University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Lamar University: FAQ
Does Lamar University have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Lamar University. The nearest host schools are University of Houston (Army and Air Force, 79 mi), Rice University (Navy, 83 mi) and Sam Houston State University (Army, 99 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Lamar University?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are University of Houston (Army and Air Force, 79 mi), Rice University (Navy, 83 mi) and Sam Houston State University (Army, 99 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Lamar University.
School links and location
These links belong to Lamar University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
lamar.edu
- Admissions
lamar.edu
- Apply
applytexas.org
- Financial aid
lamar.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Beaumont, TX 77705
IPEDS UNITID: 226091
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