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McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Overview

Enrollment

6,230
McNeese State University overview
Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
Online mcneese.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
McNeese State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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McNeese State University occupies a 375-acre main campus in Lake Charles, Louisiana, positioned in the southwestern region of the state approximately 30 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, the institution achieved university status in 1970 and maintains a suburban campus setting characterized by brick buildings and live oak trees. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across six academic colleges, with notable strengths in engineering, nursing, business, and agricultural sciences. McNeese State competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Cowboys and Cowgirls in the Southland Conference, with football played at Cowboy Stadium on campus. The university provides on-campus housing through several residence halls and apartment complexes that accommodate both traditional and non-traditional students.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

1/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

McNeese is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
McNeese State University overview
SAT 970/1180
ACT 18/24
Estimated GPA 3.36

Applications Accepted

71.2% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Louisiana Resident Tuition

$5,147
In State Costs for McNeese State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,293
Room and Board $9,878
Budget for Other Expenses$5,470
Total One Year Cost$25,088

Out of State Resident Tuition

$6,647
Out of State Costs for McNeese State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,293
Room and Board $9,878
Budget for Other Expenses$5,470
Total One Year Cost$26,588

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

37% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by McNeese State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 22%
Health Professions 17%
Business 13%
Education 9%
Engineering 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024