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McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA • public • DI | Southland | FCS
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Acceptance
67.5%
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Grad Rate
52%
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Cost
$17,784 / $19,284

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
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
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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
$17,784
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$19,284
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $5,147
Out-of-state: $6,647
Room & Board
$1,300
Books & Supplies
$11,337
Students Receiving Pell Grants
79%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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