Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,460
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,960
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,596
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,337
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,056
Net price (after aid)$11,257
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,431
$30k – $48k$8,219
$48k – $75k$12,263
$75k – $110k$15,353
$110k+$17,328
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$46,453
Median debt at graduation$23,000
Est. monthly loan payment$244
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans31%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
52%
Freshman Retention
71%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11.3k below avg
Out-of-state value
$10.0k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.5k
below avg
Out-of-state
$10.0k
below avg
Net price
$11.3k
below avg
Pell
31%
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$46.5k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsChemistryEnvironmental ScienceBiology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
68%
SAT range
810 - 1120
ACT range
18 - 24
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About McNeese State University
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- Where is McNeese State University located?
- McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, LA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is McNeese State University?
- McNeese State University is a public university based in LA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at McNeese State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at McNeese State University is approximately 68%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at McNeese State University?
- McNeese State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,460 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend McNeese State University?
- McNeese State University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,346 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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