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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LAPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
McNeese State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Lake Charles, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 588
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 23
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences20% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,313
Earnings 5yr: $122,089
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,319
Earnings 5yr: $99,434
Debt: $27,249
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,928
Earnings 5yr: $72,067
Debt: $26,100
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,341
Earnings 5yr: $52,876
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,948
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,331
Earnings 5yr: $50,857
Debt: $20,500
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,834
Earnings 5yr: $72,568
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,705
Earnings 5yr: $45,936
Debt: $27,860
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,532
Earnings 5yr: $49,396
Debt: $25,466
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,170
Earnings 5yr: $57,161
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,071
Earnings 5yr: $56,410
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,792
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,777
Earnings 5yr: $48,318
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,257
Earnings 5yr: $44,155
Debt: $19,014
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,679
Earnings 5yr: $50,322
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,195
Earnings 5yr: $45,505
Debt: $22,500
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,592
Earnings 5yr: $44,679
Debt: $35,375
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,166
Earnings 5yr: $42,915
Debt: $22,625
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,223
Earnings 5yr: $40,540
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,669
Earnings 5yr: $41,559
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,493
In-State Tuition$8,489
Out-of-State Tuition$9,989
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
35%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,713
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,453
Completion Signals
47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$52,838
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