McNeese State University
tuition & fees
$16,418
graduate tuition & fees
$16,450
acceptance rate
63%
Student Population
7,284
online students
1,554
Number of Programs
66
Financial Aid Amount
$6,283
SAT Scores
1,145
Graduation Rate
44%
About McNeese State University
McNeese State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. McNeese State University ranked 10th in Louisiana Colleges and 22nd in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 7,284 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. The acceptance rate at McNeese State University is 63.00% last year (undergraduate school).
McNeese State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605 |
| Phone | 337-475-5000 |
| WEB | www.mcneese.edu |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.mcneese.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://mymcneese.mcneese.edu/web/guest/home |
| Financial Aid | www.mcneese.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.mcneese.edu/ire/net_price_calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mcneese.edu/registrar/veterans |
| Disability Service | www.mcneese.edu/ods |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of McNeese State University is 63.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 64.00%. The application fees are $20 for undergraduate programs and $20 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 64.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $20 |
Tuition & Fees
The 2022 tuition & fees at McNeese State University is $8,380 for Louisiana residents and $16,418 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $8,413 for Louisiana residents and $16,450 for out-of-students.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,380 | $16,418 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,413 | $16,450 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 7,284 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 1,554 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. McNeese has 6,674 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 610 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 7,284 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,674 |
| Graduate Students | 610 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,554 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 66 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 24 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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