McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
4-year Public university
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Overview

McNeese State University is a public institution established in 1939 with city setting located at Lake Charles. It is ranked 86 in Regional Universities South in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester based academic calendar.

#86 in Regional Universities South
Setting
Urban
Location Lake Charles, Louisiana
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1939
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
5,707 Undergraduates
Website http://www.mcneese.edu/

Learning

19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Social Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$31,658
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$9,485
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $8,440
Outstate Tuition Fee $9,940
Room and Board Fees $9,878
$40,877 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

71% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$20 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS,PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
May
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $31,658
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: May 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, Institution's own financial aid form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Undergraduate Student Scholarships
Total Worth $1,000
Eligibility First Time Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Students must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and following minimum test scores:
IELTS-6.5, TOEFL-79, Duolingo-110 , PTE Academic-56, SAT Cumulative-1200
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $6,500-7,000 per semester + $1250-1250 for campus housing + $2000-2250 for fees
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT 30-36 OR SAT 1390-1600 and GPA greater than 3.25
Requirement for maintenance 3.00 overall GPA
Separate application needed --
Application deadline February 15

Other Scholarships

Performance Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Scholarships are offered to students in the following areas: Art, Music Performance (Instrumental and Voice), Band, Debate, Theatre, Cowgirl Kickers, Co-Ed Cheerleaders, Rodeo, The Contraband (student newspaper), The Log (yearbook)
Athletic Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Men's Sports : Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country and Women's Sports : Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Cross Country, Volleyball
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Students

5,707 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
68% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
28% Students graduate within 6 years