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Lamar University: fees, requirements and location for Nepali students

A public university in Beaumont, Southeast Texas, with fast-growing international enrollment.

Public University Beaumont, Texas

Bachelor tuition / yr*
$19,000–$21,000
approx. NPR 28.9–32.0 lakh
Master tuition / yr*
$16,000–$18,000
approx. NPR 24.4–27.4 lakh
Living cost / yr (est.)
$10,464
approx. NPR 15.9 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) / Spring (Jan)

* Estimated yearly tuition (based on official 2024-25 US Dept. of Education data; 2027-28 may be higher). Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20. NPR at 1 USD = NPR 152.24.

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Lamar University is a public university in Beaumont, Texas. Estimated bachelor tuition is $19,000–$21,000 a year (approx. NPR 28.9–32.0 lakh). Estimated master's tuition is $16,000–$18,000 a year (approx. NPR 24.4–27.4 lakh). For a bachelor's degree the university lists IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105. For a master's it lists IELTS 6.0 or 6.5, TOEFL iBT 71 or 79, Duolingo 105 or 120. Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

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Entry requirements for Nepali students

Published by the university for international applicants. Programmes can ask for more, so we confirm the exact requirement for your course.

RequirementBachelor (after +2)Master (after bachelor)
Minimum GPA 2.5 cumulative GPA on all secondary school work Set by each programme
TOEFL iBT 71 / 4 (new scale) 71 or 79
IELTS Academic 6.0 6.0 or 6.5
Duolingo 105 105 or 120
PTE Academic 59 59 or 67
  • Bachelor: Waiver possible after 48 credits of secondary or post-secondary study taught in English (on request).
  • Master: The lower scores apply to Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering; Business, Nursing and most other programmes use the higher scores.
  • Sources: bachelor requirements · master requirements

Percentage from Nepal

The university states its requirement as a US GPA on a 4.0 scale and does not publish a Nepal percentage equivalent. Your +2 or bachelor marks are converted to its scale, so we check where your marks fall before you apply.

Study gap

The university does not publish a maximum study gap for bachelor or master applicants. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Location: Beaumont, TX

Beaumont is a port and industrial city in Southeast Texas, near the Louisiana border.

Population (July 2025)
112,967
2020 Census
115,282

Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (city population).

Larger cities nearby

  • Houston, TX about 125 km (80 miles)
  • Baton Rouge, LA about 285 km (175 miles)
  • New Orleans, LA about 390 km (240 miles)

Approximate straight-line distances between city centres; road distance is longer.

International students at Lamar University

YearInternational studentsTotal studentsShare
Fall 2021 562 15,687 3.6%
Fall 2022 1,036 16,218 6.4%
Fall 2023 1,425 16,919 8.4%

Figures as published by the university or by Open Doors (Institute of International Education). Click a year to see its source.

Bachelor subject areas

Biology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentSports/KinesiologyPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Master subject areas

Area/Cultural StudiesBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesHealth/NursingHistoryMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentSports/KinesiologyPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Questions about Lamar University

How much is Lamar University tuition for Nepali students?

Estimated yearly tuition is $19,000–$21,000 for a bachelor's degree and $16,000–$18,000 for a master's, before living costs of about $10,464 a year. These are estimates based on 2024-25 US Department of Education data; final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

What IELTS or Duolingo score does Lamar University require?

Bachelor's: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105. Master's: IELTS 6.0 or 6.5, TOEFL iBT 71 or 79, Duolingo 105 or 120. Some programmes ask for higher scores. Source: the university's admissions website.

Does Lamar University accept a study gap?

The university does not publish a maximum study gap. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Where is Lamar University located?

Beaumont is a port and industrial city in Southeast Texas, near the Louisiana border. The city's population was 112,967 in July 2025 (US Census Bureau estimate). The nearest larger city in our list is Houston, TX, about 125 km (80 miles) away in a straight line.

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