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McNeese State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Louisiana

McNeese State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
78.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹9,38,287Out-of-state
Students
5,005Undergraduates
Students per teacher
20Student to faculty

About

McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Founded in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, it was renamed McNeese Junior College after John McNeese, an early local educator. The present name was adopted in 1970. McNeese is part of the University of Louisiana System and is classified as a Master's University. The university consists of six colleges and the Doré School of Graduate Studies. McNeese is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Admissions planning estimate

78.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 67.55%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 67.6% (2,225/3,294; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

78 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,904
Offered a place 3,054
Enrolled 1,166

38.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite940-1198
4001600
ACT composite18-23
136

What a year costs

₹20,65,189 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹9,38,287
  • Housing₹9,99,812
  • Books & supplies₹1,27,090
Sticker price ₹20,65,189
After aid (average) ₹11,73,492

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹7,97,389
Out-of-state ₹9,38,287

Average aid awarded: ₹7,53,522 a year.

Outcomes and support

68.4%
Retention
47%
Graduation
10%
From out of state

One teacher for every 20 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 60.9%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic 5%
Multiracial 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Associate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate78.27%
Total Applicants3904
Admitted Applicants3054
Enrolled Applicants1166
Application Fee₹1,879
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %940
SAT Composite 75th %1198
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹7,97,389
Out-of-State Tuition₹9,38,287
Average Housing Cost₹9,99,812
Books & Supplies₹1,27,090
Average Net Price₹11,73,492
Average Aid Awarded₹7,53,522
Out-of-State Students10%

Student Body Diversity

African American19.12%
Asian1.8%
Hispanic5.01%
White60.88%
Multiracial4.34%
Native American0.42%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International7.37%
Unknown Race1%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate47.04%
Retention Rate68.44%
Student/Faculty Ratio20:1
Total Undergraduates5005

Contact

Street Address4205 Ryan St
ZIP Code70605
Phone(800) 622-3352
Websitehttps://www.mcneese.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/