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McNeese State University

Acceptance Rate 71.24 %
SAT Average 1,080
Tuition & Fees $9,960
($8,460)
Student Population 6,230
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,886

Academic Overview

McNeese State University is a public, four-years institute located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,460 for Louisiana residents and $9,960 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,497 for Louisiana residents and $9,997 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,230 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 71.24% and the graduation rate is 46% last year.
The salary after graduation from McNeese State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $45,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, McNeese's tuition & fees is $8,460 for Louisiana residents and $9,960 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $8,497 for in-state students and $9,997 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,460$9,960
Graduate$8,497$9,997
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at McNeese. The acceptance rate of McNeese is 71.24% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 41.63%. The average graduation rate is 46% and the transfer-out rate is 26%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,886 and 72% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,230 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for McNeese State University is 71.24 %.
Acceptance Rate
71.24%
Graduation Rate for McNeese State University is 46 %
Graduation Rate
46%
Transfer-out Rate for McNeese State University is 26 %
Transfer-out Rate
26%
Retention Rate for McNeese State University is 69 %
Retention Rate
69%
Student Population for McNeese State University is 6,230
Student Population
6,230
Student to Faculty Ratio for McNeese State University is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,886 at McNeese State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,886

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Phone337-475-5000
WEBwww.mcneese.edu/
Admissionwww.mcneese.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidwww.mcneese.edu/finaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.mcneese.edu/ire/net_price_calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.mcneese.edu/registrar/veterans
Disability Servicewww.mcneese.edu/ods

Offered Degrees

McNeese offers 72 major programs through online and on-site education where 30 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's21
Bachelor's325
Master's199
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate76
Post-Master's Certificate99

Special Learning Opportunities

McNeese State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,037)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,818)

Veterans Benefits

McNeese State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges