McNeese State University

#1018 in Best Colleges in America

LAKE CHARLES, LA · 4 Year ·

3.7

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4205 RYAN ST LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Large Online Program
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana

Best Online Colleges in America 76 of 265
Best College Athletics in America 318 of 1,344
Top Public Universities in America 335 of 601

Academics

Overall Grade

Academics

Value

A minus

Diversity

Campus

B+

Athletics

Party Scene

B minus

Professors

Location

Dorms

B minus

Campus Food

Student Life

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Liberal Arts and Humanities

200 Graduates

#2Nursing

118 Graduates

#3Business

111 Graduates

#4Engineering

63 Graduates

#5Kinesiology and Exercise Science

63 Graduates

#6Agriculture

58 Graduates

#7Psychology

49 Graduates

#8Accounting

47 Graduates

#9Biology

45 Graduates

#10Mechanical Engineering

41 Graduates

Admissions

69%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

August 1

SAT Range

990-1170

ACT Range

20-24

Application Fee

$20

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$10,487

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$10,030

Students Receiving Financial Aid

97%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$38,200

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

42%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

90%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

4,757

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

4,757 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,136

Undergrads Over 25

14%

Pell Grant

38%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

18:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Athletic Conference

Southland Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division I-FCS