School Information

25.7
Total Cost $13,427
Total Enrollment 8,638
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

McNeese State University

http://www.mcneese.edu
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605
(337) 475-5000

Mission McNeese State University, a selective admissions institution, provides education, research, and service that support our core values of academic excellence, student success, fiscal responsibility, and university-community alliances. The University’s fundamental educational mission is to offer associate, baccalaureate, and specific graduate curricula distinguished by academic excellence. The University engages in collaborative ventures to benefit industry and to enhance economic development and cultural growth in this region and beyond. The foundation for student success begins with faculty commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and creative and scholarly activity. At McNeese State University, a member of the University of Louisiana System, students ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At McNeese State University, 93.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 69.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,532), and 36% receive loans ($6,628 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,770. Off campus it is around $8,236.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending McNeese State University is $6,831 per year.

Yearly Tuition
McNeese State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $3,587
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $10,259
Tuition Graduate in State $3,096
Tuition Graduate Out of State $9,768
Living Costs
McNeese State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $13,427
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $20,099
Total Expense In State Off Campus $16,423
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,187
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $23,095
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $14,859
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,859 people applied to McNeese State University. Of the applicants, 77.0% were admitted (76.0% male & 78.0% female ) and 61.0% accepted (64.0% male and 59.0% female)

Of the 7,570 undergraduate students at McNeese State University, 21.0% are part-time. A majority (78.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 59.0% of the 1,068 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     90.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     67.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     49.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     12.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     34.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     35.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 337-475-5504
Admissions Office Email admissions@mcneese.edu
Admissions Office Address 4205 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70609
Admissions Transfer URL http://catalog.mcneese.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=71#admi_tran_stud
Admissions Website http://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/forms.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://apply.mcneese.edu
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to McNeese State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
McNeese State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 27
Agriculture, General 27
Biological and biomedical sciences 24
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 186 30
Accounting 45
Business Administration and Management, General 81 30
Finance, General 22
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 38
Communication, journalism, and related programs 28
Mass Communication/Media Studies 28
Computer and information sciences and support services 7 8
Computer Science 8
Information Technology 7
Education 0 1 108 113
Agricultural Teacher Education 2
Art Teacher Education 0
Biology Teacher Education 0
Business Teacher Education 3
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 6
Curriculum and Instruction 3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 31
Education, General 5
Education, Other 9
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 37
Educational/Instructional Media Design 9
Elementary Education and Teaching 33 15
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Music Teacher Education 0 7 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 18
Secondary Education and Teaching 18
Social Studies Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 10
Speech Teacher Education 0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 2
Engineering 55 35
Engineering, General 55 35
Engineering technologies/technicians 18 14
Engineering Technology, General 18 14
English language and literature/letters 16 7
Creative Writing 3
English Language and Literature, General 11 4
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 5
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 14
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 14
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 6
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 40 192 29
Athletic Training/Trainer 3
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 14
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 40 158 29
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 17
History 7
History, General 7
Legal professions and studies 10
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 10
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 46 190
General Studies 46 186
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4
Mathematics and statistics 4 39
Mathematics, General 4 39
Natural resources and conservation 10
Environmental Science 2
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 8
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 22 14
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 14
Physical sciences 8 10
Chemistry, General 8
Chemistry, Other 10
Physics, General 0
Psychology 41 20
Psychology, General 41 20
Security and protective services 27
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 27
Social sciences 32
Political Science and Government, General 12
Sociology 20
Visual and performing arts 30
Art/Art Studies, General 24
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
Music Performance, General 3
 
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