McNeese State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lake Charles, LA

$5,147

Avg in-state tuition

$13,185

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About McNeese State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

McNeese State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,674, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,147, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,185.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

63% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1240

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

87%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

68%

Black

17%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Hispanic

Two or more races

Unknown

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,300
On-campus room and board	$9,062
On-campus other expenses	$4,260
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,795
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$5,160
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$5,160

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$19,769	$27,807
Off-campus without family	$21,402	$29,440
Off-campus with family	$11,607	$19,645

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
	Finance, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
7	Engineering
	Engineering, General
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Health Services Administration
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
11	History
	History, General
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
	General Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Nutrition Sciences
15	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
17	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, Other
	Chemistry, General
18	Psychology
	Psychology, General
19	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
20	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Music Performance, General

McNeese State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About McNeese State University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Offers Online Programs

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.