McNeese State University Louisiana

Public regional university in Louisiana with open admissions and low in-state tuition of $5,147 annually.

College statistics

Address:
4205 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA
70605
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.mcneese.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$5,147
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$6,647
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$16,297
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$17,797
Room and Board:
$11,150
Total Student Enrollment:
6,060
Acceptance Rate:
67.5%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
560
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
560
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
24
Endowment (End of Year):
$192,677,888
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

McNeese State University is a public four-year institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana, offering undergraduate and graduate education with a primary focus on liberal arts and sciences. The university enrolls about 6,060 students and maintains accessible admissions with a 67.5% acceptance rate.

In-state tuition runs $5,147 annually, while out-of-state tuition is $6,647. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, is $16,297 for in-state students and $17,797 for out-of-state students. The 75th percentile SAT Reading and Math scores are both 560, and the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 24, reflecting the student body's academic range.

McNeese works well for students seeking affordable access to a four-year degree in a regional setting, particularly those from Louisiana and the surrounding region. The university's economic mobility profile indicates it serves lower-income students with medium earnings outcomes. For more information, visit www.mcneese.edu/.