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Colleges / McNeese State University

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate63%
Acceptance Rate63%

About Mcneese State University

McNeese State University is a public, state university in the suburb of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mcneese State University was founded in 1939. The college enrolls around 7,287 students per year, including 6,691 undergraduate students.

2021 Acceptance Rate for McNeese State University

Around 63% of applicants get into Mcneese State University each year. In 2021, 2,213 out of 3,496 total applicants were accepted.

McNeese State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 63%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 11%

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McNeese State University is located in the town of Lake Charles, Louisiana,.

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College Info

4205 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA 70609

Campus Setting: Suburban

Mcneese State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Mcneese State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Mcneese State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Mcneese State University SAT Scores

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Mcneese State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$19,024

In State

$27,062

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,147
$13,185
Fees
$3,233
$3,233
Housing
$9,344
$9,344
Books
$1,300
$1,300

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Mcneese State University is like? There are approximately 7,287 students enrolled at Mcneese State University, including 6,691 undergraduate students and 596 graduate students. 81% percent of students attend school full-time.

81%

Full Time

19%

Part Time

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

7,287

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

63%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,380

Out-of-State

$16,418

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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