Lake Charles is a city in Louisiana and it is the county seat of Calcasieu county. Its population is 156,181. There are 2 colleges near Lake Charles, Louisiana - all public schools. All schools are located in the city limits (boundaries). All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 9,687 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $7,147 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 78.27% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,050.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese State University 1.6 miles from Lake Charles |
Public four-years |
$9,989 ($8,489) | $10,002 ($8,502) | 6,241 | 20 to 1 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College 3.2 miles from Lake Charles |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,305 | Not Offered | 3,446 | 19 to 1 |
