McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

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Acceptance Rate

68%

Enrollment

4,846

Graduation Rate

52%

Student-Faculty Ratio

21:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$46,453

Retention Rate

71%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)810–1120

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)18–24

136

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GPA*

Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,460

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,960

Avg Net Price

$11,257

Room & Board

$10,596

Total COA

$21,168

Median Debt

$23,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$8,431

$30,001–48,000

$8,219

$48,001–75,000

$12,263

$75,001–110,000

$15,353

$110,001+

$17,328

Pell Grant Rate: 31%

Federal Loan Rate: 31%

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Sticker Price$20,556

Estimated Net Price$11,257 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

52%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$46,453

Retention Rate

71%

Median Debt

$23,000

Top Programs

Health Professions

16.4%

Business & Marketing

14.8%

Engineering

7.7%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

6.5%

Psychology

5.4%

Agriculture

4.5%

Criminal Justice

4.1%

Biology

3.9%

Computer Science

3.0%

Social Sciences

3.0%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	127	$36,581
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	105	$66,112
Business Administration, Management and Operations	104	$41,879
Engineering, General	94	$91,074
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	66	$35,536
Agriculture, General	60	$43,463
Accounting and Related Services	43	$48,761
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	40	$40,789
Psychology, General	38	$36,536
Computer Science	37	$68,676
Communication and Media Studies	31	$41,410
Biology, General	30	—
Criminal Justice and Corrections	28	$37,391
Marketing	28	$40,923
Finance and Financial Management Services	24	$42,641