About Lamar University

For over 90 years, Lamar University has focused on providing students with opportunities to grow their careers through high-quality education. Lamar has continued its growth by building strong programs in education, business, engineering, sciences and the arts. As our enrollment continues to grow, we remain committed to offering a personalized environment that focuses on individual success.

Accreditation

Lamar University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number (404) 679-4501; www.sacscoc.org) to award degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's and Doctoral levels. In addition, Lamar University has a number of programs accredited by prestigious bodies, e.g. The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), The Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and in Deaf Education.