#305 nationally · R2 · Texas

Lamar University research spending

Lamar University spent $9M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #305 among US R1 and R2 universities and #24 in Texas.

$9Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#305of 297 nationally
#24 of 28in Texas (0% of the state's listed total)
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Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
302University of San FranciscoCAR2$10M
303Middle Tennessee State UniversityTNR2$10M
304Rutgers University-CamdenNJR2$10M
305Lamar UniversityTXR2$9M
306University of Northern ColoradoCOR2$9M
307University of Arkansas at Little RockARR2$9M
308Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPAR2$9M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Lamar University run through its research office: https://www.lamar.edu/research/

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Questions

How much does Lamar University spend on research?
Lamar University reported $9M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Lamar University rank nationally for research spending?
#305 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #24 of 28 in Texas.
Is Lamar University an R1 university?
Lamar University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.