McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA • public • I | Southland | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 6,211 • Total: 6,776

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

4205 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA
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Website

www.mcneese.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,370 (38.2%) • Female: 3,841 (61.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	124	2.0%
Black/African American	1,080	17.4%
Hispanic/Latino	286	4.6%
White	4,015	64.6%
Two or More Races	261	4.2%
International	357	5.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

67.5%

2,225 admitted from 3,294 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 430-560
Math: 380-560
Total: 810-1120

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-24

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

52.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

33.5%

Freshman Retention Rate

71.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

26.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$17,144

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$18,644

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $5,147
Out-of-state: $6,647

Room & Board

$10,644

Books & Supplies

$1,353

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$10,482
$30,001-48,000	$11,067
$48,001-75,000	$11,640
$75,001-110,000	$16,190
$110,001+	$18,250

Students Receiving Pell Grants

79%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Southland

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (4)

Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Beach Volleyball Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 2.5+ / ACT 21+ / SAT 1060+

In-State Awards

$250-$9,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$250-$9,000/yr

11 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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