McNeese State University

#10 in Louisiana

4-years Public College In Lake Charles, LA

OverviewAdmissionCost Of AttendanceStudent PopulationGraduation RateArea Of Study
McNeese State University (referred to as McNeese) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Lake Charles, LA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at McNeese State University is $8,460 for Louisiana residents and $9,960 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 6,230 and student to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).The highest degree offered at McNeese State University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$8,460 (Louisiana Residents) $9,960 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate71.24%
Student Population6,230
Test Scores1,080 (SAT) 21 (ACT)
Graduation Rate46%
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
McNeese State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1954 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at McNeese State University is $8,460 for Louisiana residents and $9,960 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at McNeese State University is $8,497 for Louisiana residents and $9,997 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. McNeese State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 72 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,886 (exclude student loans).
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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at McNeese State University is 71.24% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 41.63%. The average SAT score is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 21. McNeese State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 6,230 students are attending at McNeese State University (5,696 undergraduate students). There are 258 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 117 part-time faculty working for McNeese State University. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 613 (full-time) and 146 (part-time). The graduation rate at McNeese State University is 46% and transfer-out rate is 26%. The retention rate is 69% at the school.
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Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
McNeese State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. McNeese State University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On McNeese State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at McNeese State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
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