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Public4-Yearmedium campus
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
2.7Above Average
68%
Open Admissions
49%
Graduation
About McNeese State University
McNeese State University is a public four-year institution located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. With an enrollment of approximately 4,846 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 68%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 49%. Graduates earn a median salary of $46,453 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $11,257 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
68%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
49%
Enrollment
4,846
Total students
Median Earnings
$46,453
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,460
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,960
Per year
Average Net Price
$11,257
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
380
Median
555
75th
560
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
22
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$9,960/yr
In-State Tuition$8,460/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$11,257/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$45,028
10-Year Earnings
$464,530
ROI Multiple
10.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at McNeese State University
Student Outcomes
49%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$46k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,846
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
