McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · Public · 5,005 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,482 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $11,067 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,640 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,190 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,250 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,493 |
Sticker tuition: $8,489 in-state, $9,989 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Average SAT
- 1087
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 47%
- Freshman retention
- 68%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $46,453
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing16%
Business16%
Engineering7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Agriculture5%
Psychology5%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Criminal Justice3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Education3%
Is McNeese State University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Take the 5-minute quiz and see how it stacks up against 1,500+ other colleges — ranked by fit and by what your family would actually pay.
Find my matches →Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent cohorts. Verify current costs and requirements with the school.