What McNeese State costs
McNeese State University charges $8,489 a year in published tuition and fees for Louisiana residents, about $4,244 a semester, and $9,989 a year for students from other states, about $4,994 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,810 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $10,768 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into McNeese State
For fall 2024, McNeese State University received 3,902 applications and admitted 3,054 students, and 1,166 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 940 and 1198.
What McNeese State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at McNeese State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 149 |
| General Studies | 121 |
| Business Administration and Management | 84 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 68 |
| Psychology | 60 |
| Agriculture | 49 |
| Accounting | 39 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 39 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near McNeese State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas: about 52 miles away
Colleges like McNeese State
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Texas A&M University–Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas: 1,982 undergraduates
- Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas: 1,440 undergraduates
- Austin College, Sherman, Texas: 1,165 undergraduates
- Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas: 1,100 undergraduates
- Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia: 5,392 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is McNeese State University's acceptance rate? 78.3% for fall 2024: 3,054 of 3,902 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at McNeese State University? $8,489 a year for in-state students and $9,989 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to McNeese State University? About 5,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do McNeese State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 940–1198.
What is the campus setting at McNeese State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: McNeese State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: McNeese State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
