Known for health sciences — excellent value
McNeese State University is a public institution in Lake Charles with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1080, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,453 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,257.
Established
1939
Motto
Excellence With A Personal Touch
Mascot
Rowdy
Type
Public university
Division
Division I
68%Acceptance
1080SAT Avg
4,846Students
18:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$46,453Earnings 10yr
$11,257Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate67.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1080
Reading & WritingMid: 525
430560
MathMid: 555
380560
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
1824
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,460
Tuition (out-of-state)$9,960
Room & Board$10,596
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$21,168
Average Net Price$11,257
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$8,431
$30–48K$8,219
$48–75K$12,263
$75–110K$15,353
$110K+$17,328
Programs (66)
Student Body
Undergrads
4,846
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
Race & Ethnicity
White 64%
Black 18%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 6%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate52.0%
Freshman Retention70.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,713
8 Years$41,254
10 Years$46,453
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$35,600
Men
$57,400
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Source: Wikipedia