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#1 in Lowest Student Debt in Texas

First in the state for lowest average student debt among public four-year institutions.


Carnegie Opportunity & R2 University

Research 2 and the Opportunity College & University designation.


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ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University has been nationally recognized as one of the best colleges to work for.

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ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University Campus Tour

Visit ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University

Explore our beautiful 292-acre campus!  Tour campus in person, take a or use our interactive campus map to find your way around.


Latest News

Hamidi secures $800K TxDOT award to advance AI waterway monitoring

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University researcher Dr. Maryam Hamidi has received an $800,000 award from the Texas Department of Transportation to lead the next phase of an artificial intelligence-driven system that integrates video, trade and vessel data to improve monitoring and freight analysis along the Texas Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
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See the LU Campus for Yourself!

Whether you live on campus or commute to class, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University campus life is the perfect blend of urban living with the close community feel of a small town. 

  • Stop by Starbucks in the library for coffee and a bite, or check out any of the restaurants on campus.
  • Meet classmates with similar interests! With more than 150 registered student clubs and organizations, you'll have plenty of opportunities.
  • Watch the Cardinals compete in NCAA Division 1 athletics, get involved in a group fitness class at the gym or join classmates in a wide variety of intramural teams.

LIFE AT LAMAR UNIVERSITY

Students enjoying Starbucks at Gray Library
Students in dorms at Cardinal Village
Greek Life at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University
Cheering on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Cardinals
Publish date: March 06, 2026