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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
gradeC
Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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McNeese State is an above-average public university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,471 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the McNeese State acceptance rate is 71%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Business. Graduating 46% of students, McNeese State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,600.
About
About McNeese State...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Southland Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
McNeese State University Rankings
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McNeese State Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
August 1
SAT Range
970-1180
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Will You Get Into McNeese State?
Test Scores and High School GPA for McNeese State University
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Net Price
$10,154/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,540/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
84%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.57 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.59 responses
66%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.59 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
176 Graduates
Nursing
134 Graduates
Business
90 Graduates
Biology
51 Graduates
49 Graduates
Agriculture
40 Graduates
Marketing
34 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
34 Graduates
Engineering
32 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
6
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
5
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
54%
On Campus
31%
Online
15%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,471Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,225
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
48 responses
Some are involved all over, and some not so much.
52%
Unique
19%
Committed
15%
Present but not pleased
6%
Existing
4%
Athletes on scholarship International
2%
Loved
2%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.76 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.96 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
52 responses
Close to the community
38%
Excellence with a personal touch
29%
Educational
13%
Needs passionate instructors
8%
Home away from home
4%
Needs more class sections
4%
Underrated
4%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.32 responses
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McNeese State University Reviews
Rating 3.72 out of 5 884 reviews
Rating 2 out of 5
I am currently a Junior at McNeese and I honestly haven’t loved my experience so far. It’s definitely not completely the administration and Staffs fault. I started at McNeese in 2020 during Covid and hurricane Laura so I definitely missed out on the proper college experience the first two years, but they are finally starting to get things back to normal! I just wish it could have been in a more timely manner. Also I have definitely had more negative interactions with administrators and professors than positive. I have had to deal with lots of unorganized and unkind staff but there have been a few good ones.
- Junior
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
McNeese State University is wonderful for students in the state of Louisiana who want to make the most of their money. I am a current Dual Enrollment student in McNeese and their online courses are fantastic! I also frequently visit McNeese for its available library, tutoring, and lively campus. It is much more affordable than other colleges and offers a wide variety of degrees. Furthermore, the nursing department of McNeese is one of the best in Southwest Louisiana. McNeese nursing students have a 98% passage rate for the National Council Licensure Examination. McNeese's college of business and education are the best departments in southwest Louisiana. I would like to see a change in the amount of extracurricular activities and more volunteer opportunities.
- Other
- 5 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
My experience at McNeese was great! The professors all cared about me and my wellbeing and I grew so much as a person through my attendance. Given the choice to go back in time, I would absolutely still pick McNeese!
- Alum
- 2 months ago
