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McNeese State University

McNeese State University is a medium, public institution located in Lake Charles, la. Founded in 1939, McNeese State University offers undergraduate degrees in 66 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
5,560 undergraduates
cost $8,460 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into McNeese State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 67.6%
SAT score average 1080
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $20
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! McNeese State University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Engineering, General
Agriculture, General
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,460
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,596
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,924
Cost of attendance* $26,280
Average financial aid package $9,508
Estimated cost $16,772 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $9,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,596
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $5,924
Cost of attendance* $27,780
Average financial aid package $9,508
Estimated cost $18,272 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? McNeese State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,560, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

6,060

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
66%
African American %
17%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At McNeese State University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
phone 3374755000
address www.mcneese.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

International students association

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about McNeese State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is McNeese State University?

McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, la.

What is the acceptance rate at McNeese State University? 

The acceptance rate for McNeese State University is 68%.

What’s the average GPA for McNeese State University?

The average high school GPA for McNeese State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at McNeese State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at McNeese State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $105,120.

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