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McNeese State University

Public, 4-year

4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

(337) 475-5000

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Quick Facts

4,846

Total Enrollment

68%

Acceptance Rate

52%

Graduation Rate

$38,713

Median Earnings (6yr)

$8,460

In-State Tuition

$11,257

Avg Net Price

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1080

Avg SAT Score

About McNeese State University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 4205 Ryan St
City Lake Charles, LA
ZIP Code 70605
County Calcasieu Parish

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Daryl V. Burckel (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Liberal Arts 20%
Health Professions 16%
Business 15%
Engineering 8%
Psychology 5%
Protective Services 4%
Biology 4%
Computer Science 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 4,846

Student Demographics

Female 62%
Male 38%

Race/Ethnicity

White 64.3%
Black 17.6%
Hispanic 4.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Non-Resident Alien 6.4%
Unknown 0.9%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 12.9%
Part-Time Students 9.6%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 430 500 560
SAT Math 380 480 560
ACT Composite 18 21 24

Tuition & Financial Aid

$8,460

In-State Tuition

$9,960

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,168

Total Cost of Attendance

$11,257

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 31%
Students with Federal Loans 31%
Students Receiving Any Aid 31%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $23,000
Median Total Debt $13,000
90th Percentile Debt $38,359
3-Year Repayment Rate 62%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $8,431
$30,001 - $48,000 $8,219
$48,001 - $75,000 $12,263
$75,001 - $110,000 $15,353
$110,001+ $17,328

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$38,713

6 Years After

$41,254

8 Years After

$46,453

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $22,324  |  75th percentile: $55,842

Earnings by Family Income Background

$33,932

Low Income

$40,092

Middle Income

$43,656

High Income

Student Outcomes

71%

Full-Time Retention

37%

Part-Time Retention

52%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$7,597

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$5,120

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (337) 475-5000

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Admissions: Apply Now

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