What division is Lamar?

Lamar competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Southland.

What GPA do you need for Lamar?

The average GPA at Lamar is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Lamar has an enrollment of approximately 8,150 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Lamar?

Lamar has an acceptance rate of 86%.

How do I get recruited to play at Lamar?

To get recruited at Lamar, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Lamar's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Lamar

Beaumont, TXFCSSouthland

Updated July 27, 2026

HSIVisit school website

NCAA Division I FCS

Division

8,150

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

86%

Acceptance

37%

Graduation

62%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Lamar is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Southland, located in Beaumont, TX. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Lamar, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football and track & field. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

37%

Acceptance

86%

Student:Faculty

20:1

Avg SAT

1,040

Retention

62%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$47,077

Coaching Staff139 coaches across football and track & field

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About Lamar Athletics

Lamar is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Beaumont, TX, competing in the Southland. With an enrollment of 8,150 students, Lamar offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football and track & field at Lamar, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Lamar is 3.2. The school maintains a 37% graduation rate.

RawRecruit covers FCS programs across football, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's track & field, women's track & field, and girls flag football. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Lamar.