McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Public City: Small

Quick Facts

4,846
Enrollment
67.5%
Acceptance Rate
1,080
SAT Average
49.4%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$46,453
Median Earnings (10yr)
70.8%
Retention Rate

Admissions

Admission Rate 67.5%
SAT Average 1,080
SAT Math (25th-75th) 380 – 560
SAT Reading (25th-75th) 430 – 560
ACT Average 22
ACT (25th-75th) 18 – 24

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $8,460
Out-of-State Tuition $9,960
Average Net Price $11,257

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $8,431
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,219
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,263
Over $110,000 $17,328
31.1%
Pell Grant Rate
30.9%
Federal Loan Rate
$23,000
Median Debt
$244/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 64.3%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
International 6.4%
63.7%
Female
38.5%
First Generation

Outcomes

49.4%
4-Year Completion Rate
70.8%
Retention Rate
$38,713
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,453
Median Earnings (10yr)
62.3%
Earning Over $25K
249600.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Master's 47 $107,350 $40,664
Engineering, General Bachelor's 94 $91,074 $25,554
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's 25 $71,296
Computer Science Bachelor's 37 $68,676
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's 105 $66,112 $23,011
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's $61,290
Psychology, General Master's 28 $54,700 $35,378
Educational Administration and Supervision Master's 1 $51,658
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Bachelor's 14 $49,136
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 43 $48,761 $18,683
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Master's 24 $47,624 $30,128
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Bachelor's 9 $47,601
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Bachelor's 22 $44,948
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Master's 14 $44,763
Chemistry Master's 11 $44,384
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Post-baccalaureate Certificate $44,093
Agriculture, General Bachelor's 60 $43,463 $18,000
Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's 24 $42,641 $27,680
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 104 $41,879 $23,850
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's 31 $41,410 $22,250
Marketing Bachelor's 28 $40,923
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's 40 $40,789 $22,316
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 142 $39,932 $16,705
History Bachelor's 9 $39,729
Criminal Justice and Corrections Master's 26 $38,353 $36,052
Sociology Bachelor's 20 $38,132 $31,539
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's 28 $37,391 $24,685
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor's 127 $36,581 $24,377
Psychology, General Bachelor's 38 $36,536 $23,936
Music Bachelor's 16 $36,305 $23,250
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Bachelor's 66 $35,536 $16,750
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's 9 $33,993
Biology, General Bachelor's 30 $28,276 $20,736
Fine and Studio Arts Bachelor's 21 $20,618 $23,615
Public Health Bachelor's 21 $20,500