The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Lamar University. Cost of Attendance is based on the actual enrollment status for each student. Initial COAs and awards are assessed at full-time enrollment. However, COA and award adjustments will be made based on actual enrolled hours. *These awards do not apply to certain online degree programs*
Lamar University offers the LU Tuition Lock, a guaranteed price plan, to eligible students effective for four full years. Get information about LU Tuition Lock
| Item | On Campus | Off Campus | w/Parents |
| Tuition and Fees (12+ hours) | $5,293 | $5,293 | $5,293 |
| Books and Supplies (approximate) | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Room/Board | $4,926 | $4,444 | $2,222 |
| Transportation | $1,488 | $1,584 | $1,488 |
| Personal Expenses | $906 | $906 | $906 |
| Loan Fee | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Approximate Cost (per semester) | $13,263 | $12,877 | $10,559 |
| Item | On Campus | Off Campus | w/Parents |
| Tuition and Fees (12+ hours) | $11,428 | $11,428 | $11,428 |
| Books and Supplies (approximate) | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Room/Board | $4,926 | $4,444 | $2,222 |
| Transportation | $1,488 | $1,584 | $1,488 |
| Personal Expenses | $906 | $906 | $906 |
| Loan Fee | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Approximate Cost (per semester) | $19,398 | $19,012 | $16,694 |
| Item | Cost |
| Tuition and Fees (3 hours) | $ 1,566 |
| Tuition and Fees (6 hours) | $ 2,886 |
| Tuition and Fees (9 hours) | $ 4,205 |
| Tuition and Fees (12 hours) | $ 5,490 |
| Item | Cost |
| Tuition and Fees (3 hours) | $2,790 |
| Tuition and Fees (6 hours) | $ 5,334 |
| Tuition and Fees (9 hours) | $ 7,877 |
| Tuition and Fees (12 hours) | $10,386 |