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McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Overview

Student Population
6,454
McNeese State University overview
Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
Online mcneese.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
McNeese State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, McNeese State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,599 prospective students applied, and 1,787 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,020 enrolled in the school.  5,024 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,430 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,147 plus fees of $3,233. McNeese is ranked 838 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10
Overall
5/10
Academics
1/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
4/10
Value

McNeese is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for McNeese State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Easy
McNeese State University overview
SAT 990/1170
ACT 20/24
Estimated GPA 3.36
Applications Accepted
68.8% 
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Applications Due May 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Louisiana Resident Tuition
$5,147
In State Costs for McNeese State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,233
Room and Board $9,344
Budget for Other Expenses$5,190
Total One Year Cost$24,214
Out of State Resident Tuition
$13,185
Out of State Costs for McNeese State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,233
Room and Board $9,344
Budget for Other Expenses$5,190
Total One Year Cost$32,252

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$44,000 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
37% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by McNeese State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 22%
Health Professions 17%
Business 13%
Education 9%
Engineering 5%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159717 IPEDS survey data for McNeese State University.

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