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McNeese State University

Tuition
9,960
Students
6,921
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

6,921

Graduation Rate

52%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.55%

Apply

3,294

Accepted

2,225

Attend

1,063

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$20

Test Scores

Sat Range

810 - 1120

Act Range

18 - 24

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Required

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$8,460

Out-of-State

$9,960

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,105

State/Local Grants

$5,011

Institutional/Scholarships

$4,590

Graduate

In-State

$8,497

Out-of-State

$9,997

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$9,036

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,596

Books & Supplies

$1,300

Personal Expenses

$5,924

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

61

Average Assistance

$6,331

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

6

Average Assistance

$4,113

Academics

Graduation Rate52%

Student Faculty Ratio27:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • General Studies
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Psychology, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Student Body

Students Enrolled6,921

Undergraduate

6,280

Graduate

641

Full-Time

79

Part-Time

21

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No