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McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA
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#22 in Federal Region VI Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$8,460 Louisiana Residents
$9,960 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$11,954 Louisiana Residents
$28,631 Out-of-State
cheaper$8,497 Louisiana Residents
$9,997 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$13,027 Louisiana Residents
$29,962 Out-of-State
Less$8,886Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,917
Admission
Lower1,080 SAT
21 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,230 SAT
25 ACT
Tighter71.24%Acceptance RateEasier75.72%
Favorable41.63%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower25.16%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
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
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller6,230Total EnrollmentLarger37,348
Smaller5,696Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger30,952
Smaller534Graduate Student PopulationLarger6,396
Smaller1,165Online Student PopulationLarger3,031
Completion & Outcomes
Lower46%Graduate RateHigher69%
26%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower69%Retention RateHigher84%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,037)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,818)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty19 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty22 to 1
375Number of faculties1,537
Lower$66,791Average Faculty SalaryHigher$96,660
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.