McNeese State University
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - professional practice·GPA 3.47
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McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Founded in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, it was renamed McNeese Junior College after John McNeese, an early local educator. The present name was adopted in 1970. McNeese is part of the University of Louisiana System and is classified as a Master's University. The university consists of six colleges and the Doré School…
- Rankings
#482 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #482 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1183 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$8,460▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $26,280
Room & Board: $10,596
Books & Supplies: $1,300
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $9,409
Pell Grant Recipients: 39%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$9,960▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $27,780
Room & Board: $10,596
Books & Supplies: $1,300
Receive Aid: 91%
Avg Grant Aid: $9,409
Pell Grant Recipients: 39%
- Gas
- ⛽ $3.98 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 810–1120▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 810–1120
SAT ERW: 430–560
SAT Math: 380–560
ACT Composite: 18–24
- Admit Rate
- 68%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.47
- Total Enrollment
- 6,060
- Undergrad
- 5,560
- Graduate
- 500
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Retention Rate
- 71%
- Graduation Rate
- 52%
- Official Portal
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4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605
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