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McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana · Public

$11k/yearCost after aid
Feb 1Application deadline

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A-Value
N/ACampus
B-Academics
CAdmissions
B+Student Life
BOverall

About

McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is a public institution. The university enrolls approximately 4,846 students.

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Cost and aid

True cost

Great value
$11kper year

Compared to $17k national average

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$8,460
Out-of-state tuition$9,960
Room & board$10,596
Avg aid package$9,540
Students receiving aid61%
Pell grant recipients31%
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Admissions

Test scores

SAT · middle 50%810–1120
4001600
ACT · middle 50%18–24
136

Application info

Acceptance rate68%
Average GPA3.00
Student–faculty ratio18:1
Test optionalYes

Application dates

Early ActionNov 1
Regular DecisionFeb 1
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Academics

Graduation rate49%
Retention rate71%
Student–faculty ratio18:1
Full-time faculty100%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$46,453
Avg starting salary$37,000
Job placement rate96%
Earn more than HS grad63%
Economic mobility256%
Loan default (3 yr)8%
Loan repayment (3 yr)62%

Student life

Demographics

Medium School
4,846Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 62%Male 38%
64% WhiteRacial diversity
White 64%Black 18%Hispanic 5%Asian 2%Other 12%
Greek lifeYes
Campus housingYes

Campus life

We are excited to announce that First-Time Freshmen enrollment at McNeese has soared to its highest increase in many yea

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About McNeese State University

McNeese prioritizes safety with 24-hour security patrols, emergency phones, and alert systems.

Endowment$19,745,794
Avg faculty salary$91,164

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