McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
McNeese State University is a public university located in Lake Charles, LA, serving approximately 4,846 students. It has an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Tuition
$8,460
Acceptance
67.55%
Students
5,346
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
52%
Freshman Retention
71%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
67.55%
SAT range
810 - 1120
ACT range
18 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,346
Undergrads
4,846
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
34
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
16
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.83
Property Rate / 1,000
1.44
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Lake Charles
Violent Rate / 100k
659
Property Rate / 100k
3,601
Location
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Lake Charles, LA 70605