Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
67.55%
SAT Average
1,080
ACT Range
18-24
McNeese State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 67.55%. This means approximately 676 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,846 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
67.55%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $8,460 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,960 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $21,168 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,257 | State avg: $17,038. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 31.12% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 30.91% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does McNeese State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$9,960
Room and board
$10,596
Books and supplies
$1,300
Other expenses
$5,924
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$21,168
Average net price
$11,257
Average aid coverage
47%
$9,911 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at McNeese State University pays approximately $11,257 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Louisiana average of $17,038 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is McNeese State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Louisiana and national averages.
McNeese State University net price
$11,257
Louisiana average
$17,038
National average
$17,506
McNeese State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $9,960 and average net price at $11,257. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$9,960
Current net price
$11,257
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
52.01%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$46,453
Undergraduates
4,846
10-Year Median Earnings - McNeese State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
McNeese State University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends McNeese State University?
Undergraduates
4,846
Completion rate
52.01%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
31.12%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
30.91%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 31.12% of McNeese State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 30.91% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at McNeese State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use McNeese State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
McNeese State University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
McNeese State University is listed at 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare McNeese State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese State University | 67.55% | $9,960 | $11,257 | $46,453 |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | 90.91% | $19,686 | $36,972 | $92,405 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | Not available | Not available | Not available | $78,495 |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology | Not available | Not available | Not available | $75,071 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | Not available | Not available | Not available | $74,671 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Lake Charles schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Lake Charles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is McNeese State University's acceptance rate?
McNeese State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 67.55%.
How much is McNeese State University tuition?
McNeese State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,960.
What is McNeese State University's average net price?
McNeese State University's average net price in the local dataset is $11,257.
What is McNeese State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $46,453 for McNeese State University.
Is McNeese State University accredited?
McNeese State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend McNeese State University?
The local dataset lists 4,846 undergraduate students at McNeese State University.
What percentage of McNeese State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for McNeese State University in the local dataset is 31.12%.
What is the federal loan rate at McNeese State University?
The federal loan rate for McNeese State University in the local dataset is 30.91%.
Where should I verify McNeese State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with McNeese State University or the latest official federal education data.