Discover Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
Lamar University is a 4 year or higher State Institution. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution 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. Lamar University admits 84% of applicants and graduates 41% of its students.
Contact Info
Quick Overview
- $20,775 Undergraduate Tuition
- $12,777 Graduate Tuition
- Doctoral/Professional University
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8,075 Undergraduate Enrolled
*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
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Nursing Programs
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Clinical Nurse Leader CNL
- Online BSN to MSN Program
- $20,068 In-State Tuition
- 58 Credits
- 36 Months
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 4.2 Program Score
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Nurse Educator
- Online BSN to MSN Program
- $14,689 In-State Tuition
- 37 Credits
- 4.4 Program Score
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Nurse Educator
- Online MSN to Post Grad Certificate Program
- $3,573 In-State Tuition
- 9 Credits
- 3.00 GPA Required
- 4.4 Program Score
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RN to BSN
- Online BSN Program
- $10,350 In-State Tuition
- 30 Credits
- 14 Months
- 2.50 GPA Required
- 4.4 Program Score
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Traditional BSN
- On-Campus BSN Program
- $31,200 In-State Tuition
- 120 Credits
- 48 Months
- 4.4 Program Score
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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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