| Lamar vs. McNeese |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#359 in National Universities #49 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #22 in Federal Region VI Universities #10 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,905 Texas Residents $18,745 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,489 Louisiana Residents $9,989 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,642 Texas Residents $16,022 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,502 Louisiana Residents $10,002 Out-of-State |
| More$9,316 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,022 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier86.41% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.27% |
| Lower21.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable38.18% |
| High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,772 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,241 |
| Larger8,184 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,668 |
| Larger9,588 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller573 |
| Larger10,722 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,117 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower37% | Graduate Rate | Higher47% |
| Higher30% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower29% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,037) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,612) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,818) |
| Faculty | ||
| 20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 577 | Number of faculty | 368 |
| Higher$83,632 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,389 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.