McNeese State University
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.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Average net price: $12,430
- Undergraduate enrollment: 6,211
- Graduation rate (150%): 46%
- Graduation rate (200%): 43%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 54%
- Student to faculty ratio: 20:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $46,453
- Median earnings (8 years): $41,254
- Median earnings (6 years): $38,713
- Control: Public
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Lake Charles, LA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at McNeese State University include Nursing, General Studies, Business Administration and Management.
- Nursing (149 bachelor's) · median earnings $85,928 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,011
- General Studies (121 bachelor's) · median earnings $45,669 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,377
- Business Administration and Management (84 bachelor's) · median earnings $60,532 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,850
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (68 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,257 4 years after graduation · median debt $16,750
- Psychology (60 bachelor's) · median earnings $37,416 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,936
- Agriculture (49 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,901 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,000
- Biology (39 bachelor's) · median earnings $28,276 1 year after graduation · median debt $20,736
- Accounting (39 bachelor's) · median earnings $67,331 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,683
- Criminal Justice (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,223 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,685
- Engineering (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $107,319 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,554
Degree mix: Business 30%, Engineering 10%, Computer Science 3%, Health 38%, Biological Sciences 6%, Psychology 10%, Communication 4%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
McNeese State University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,482 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $10,482
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $11,067
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $11,640
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $16,190
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $18,250
- In-state tuition and fees: $8,489
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $9,989
- Books and supplies: $1,353
- On-campus room and board: $10,644
- Off-campus room and board: $11,802
- Off-campus with family: $6,764
- Typical cost of attendance: $22,810
- Sticker vs net gap: 46%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 35%
- Federal loan recipients: 32%
- Average institutional grant: $4,487
- Average federal loan: $6,575
- Median debt at graduation: $23,000
Admissions
McNeese State University admits 78% of applicants. Of students admitted, 38% enrolled.
- Applications: 3,902
- Admitted: 3,054
- Enrolled: 1,166
- Yield (first-choice signal): 38%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 6,211
- Women: 63%
- Commuter share (estimated): 83%
- Part-time undergraduates: 10%
- Age 25 and older: 13%
- Graduate students: 307
- Graduation rate: 46%
- Come back after freshman year: 68%
- First-generation: 38%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 43%
- Student to faculty: 20:1
- Professor salary: $91,554
- Associate professor salary: $76,245
- Assistant professor salary: $63,957
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,037
- Average SAT: 1,050
- Average ACT: 21
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the McNeese State University acceptance rate? McNeese State University admits 78% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does McNeese State University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,482 a year after aid. Average net price is $12,430.
What majors does McNeese State University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Psychology.
What is the average salary after McNeese State University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,453 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the McNeese State University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 54% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 46%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. McNeese State University official site: https://mcneese.edu.