Lamar University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1224 United States of America #288

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Institution Info

Founded: 1923
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 16,637 students
Faculty: 1 420
Endowment: $28.4M
Website: http://www.lamar.edu/

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Lamar University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1923. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 17K students, an endowment of $28.4M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1224 · Ranked	74,21

Research Output via OpenAlex

206

h-index

299,149

Citations

7,556

Publications

4,951

i10-index

3,34

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lamar University's global ranking?

Lamar University is ranked #1,224 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #288 position.

When was Lamar University founded?

Lamar University was founded in 1923, making it 103 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Lamar University?

Lamar University has a student body of approximately 16,637 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 11:1.

What is Lamar University's research output?

Lamar University has produced 7,556 research publications with 299,149 total citations and an h-index of 206, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Lamar University's endowment?

Lamar University has an endowment of approximately $28.4M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.