Discover Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
School Overview
Lamar University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- 4400 MLK Blvd, Beaumont, Texas 77705, US
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- 4 year or higher institution
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8,075 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
*Includes certificate and degree-seeking students - 8,539 Graduate Students Enrolled
- 84% Acceptance Rate
- 41% Graduation Rate
Student Demographics
- 25 Average Age
- 41% Men
- 59% Women
- 0% Veterans
- 66% White
- 13% Hispanic
- 24% Black
- 3% Asian
College Data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and complemented with additional insights from our analysts. Learn more about our Rankings Methodology.
Nursing Programs
- $20,775 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
- $12,777 In-State Graduate Tuition*
*Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.
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ProgramFormatTuitionScore
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Online Program$20,068 In-State Tuition4.2 Program Score
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Online Program$14,689 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Online Program$3,573 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Online Program$10,350 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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On-Campus Program$31,200 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
*Program Score compares similar specialty programs across our database. Learn more about our Rankings Methodology
The Joanne Gay Dishman School of Nursing at Lamar University provides a robust nursing education through its distinguished Bachelor's and Master's programs. With a history of empowering students to reach their academic and career aspirations, the school boasts an expert faculty and exceptional resources. It's mission is to educate both undergraduate and graduate students to become competent, professional nurses. The program is designed to meet the evolving demands of the nursing profession, society, and the healthcare environment, fostering a commitment to care, continuous inquiry, creativity, and integrity through teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service.
Building on its solid foundation, the Joanne Gay Dishman School of Nursing at Lamar University is further enhanced by over $2 million in endowments, advanced simulation labs, and faculty expertise in diverse healthcare areas. The innovative Virtual Caring Place on LU Blackboard complements this robust educational framework, providing an effective online support system for student nurses.
Nursing Program Accreditation
The nursing programs at Lamar University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Nursing Programs at Lamar University
Undergraduate Nursing Programs
- Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- RN to BSN Articulation Track
Graduate Nursing Programs
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Master in Science of Nursing (MSN) Online
- MSN in Nursing Education
- MSN in Nursing Administration
- MSN-MBA Dual Degree
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