McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA · Public · City campus · 5,005 students

McNeese State University is a public city college in Lake Charles, LA, with about 5,005 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well McNeese State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

78%

Admit rate

940–1198

SAT (25–75)

18–23

ACT (25–75)

$22,810/yr

Cost of attendance

$46,453

Median earnings

47%

Graduation rate

68%

Retention

20:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$7,752/yr

$30–48k$8,035/yr

$48–75k$11,603/yr

$75–110k$14,467/yr

$110k+$14,320/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by McNeese State University.