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McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
78%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
5,005
Students
Verified May 2026
20:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
49%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About McNeese

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Location

Lake Charles, LA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
78.3%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$9,989/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
5,005
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
20:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1087
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
490 - 610
SAT Math (25th-75th)
450 - 588
ACT (midpoint)
22
ACT (25th-75th)
18 - 23

Outcomes

Freshman retention
68%
Graduation rate (6yr)
49%
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,453

Profile

Classification
Masters College or University
Endowment
$21M
Avg net price (after aid)
$12,493/yr

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