McNeese State University
McNeese State University is a public 4-year institution in Lake Charles, LA. It enrolls about 6,060 students and admits roughly 68% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Lake Charles, LA 70605 |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Enrollment | 6,060 |
| Acceptance rate | 68% |
| Applicants / admitted | 3,294 / 2,225 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $9,960 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 52% |
| Transfer-out rate | 26% |
| Full-time retention rate | 71% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $11,393 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 430–560 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–24 |
| Website | www.mcneese.edu/ |
| Phone | 3374755000 |
Admissions
About 3,294 students applied and 2,225 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,063 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,460 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $9,960. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,393 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,431 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,219 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,263 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,353 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,328 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,296 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 52% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
McNeese State University is in Lake Charles, LA, Calcasieu Parish. Its coordinates are 30.1782, -93.2172.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at McNeese State University?
About 68% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 3,294 applicants.
How much does McNeese State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,460 for in-state students and $9,960 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend McNeese State University?
About 6,060 students are enrolled.