Beaumont, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Lamar University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 17,473-student campus.

2.98
Incidents / 1k students
#2,248
Rank of 3,050
#134
TX rank
17,473
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Lamar University reports 2.98 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,248 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 74% of ranked campuses its size.

2.98
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,248
of 3,050 ranked nationally
74%
report fewer incidents than this campus
27
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+14 reported incidents

Lamar University increased from 13 to 27 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Lamar University is a Public institution located in Beaumont, TX, enrolling approximately 17,473 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 55 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #134 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 17,473 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Lamar University is "Rape" with 21 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 0.87 incidents per 1,000 students, Lamar University reports 241% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

2.98 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2248

See peer comparison

State Rank (TX)

#134

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

27

across 11 crime categories

Where Lamar University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 26% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Lamar University percentile rank 26.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2248 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Lamar University reports 241% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,905
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,745
Avg Net Price
$9,366
Median Debt
$21,250
Pell Grant Recipients
46%
How does this cost rank in TX? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Average
1061
SAT Math Range
450–560
ACT Average
20
ACT Range
18–25

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
37%
Retention Rate
62%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$47,077
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,652
Loan Repayment (3yr)
63%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 17,473 enrolled students, Lamar University is in the largest 5% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Lamar University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 80% (15 → 27 incidents)

1015202530 202120222023 15 27 ▲ +80.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 301
Arson 000
Burglary 711
Fondling 1042
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 203
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 588
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 27 34
Liquor 2023 36 79
Weapons 2023 2 0
Drugs 2022 5 21
Liquor 2022 4 13
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 12 21
Liquor 2021 0 19
Weapons 2021 1 1

Lamar University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

TX

Lamar University

2.98 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,248
Enrollment
17,473
Data year
2023

CA

College of the Canyons

0.29 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,139
Enrollment
17,439
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

College of the Canyons
Valencia, CA · 17,439 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH · 17,431 enrolled
Safety Score 0.80
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA · 17,420 enrolled
Safety Score 0.17
Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland, OH · 17,407 enrolled
Safety Score 0.63
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · 17,397 enrolled
Safety Score 2.47

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Lamar University nationally (rank #2248), regardless of size or state.

Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ
National Rank #2247
American Career College-Ontario
Ontario, CA
National Rank #2249
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH
National Rank #2246
Barnard College
New York, NY
National Rank #2250
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH
National Rank #2245

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamar University safe?
Lamar University has a safety score of 2.98 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,248 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lamar University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lamar University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Lamar University have fire safety data?
Yes. Lamar University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Lamar University's Safety Profile

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX enrolls 17,473 students and has a safety score of 2.98 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2248 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 13 in 2022 to 27 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Lamar University's 2.98 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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