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McNeese State University

#642 in US ranking Lake Charles, LA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,410
Tuition & fees
$11,267
Avg. aid
$8,418
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78%
SAT range
940–1198
ACT range
18–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median salary
$46,563
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at McNeese State University?

Homecoming and Spring Fling are identified McNeese campus events. Homecoming centers on the university community's connection to its athletics and alumni traditions, while Spring Fling provides a seasonal occasion for student activities.

The details of each event - such as performances, student programming, and game-related activities - can change from year to year. Students interested in attending or volunteering should use the current campus calendar rather than rely on a prior year's schedule. Events offer opportunities to participate in campus life, but they do not require students to belong to a team or organization.

What are the student housing and dining options at McNeese State University?

McNeese offers university-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing. Living on campus is an option to investigate, not a guarantee that a preferred room or housing type will be available.

Students comparing residence halls with other housing arrangements should check current room configurations, eligibility, contract dates, accessibility needs, and how to submit a housing application. University housing has high-speed internet access, but a prospective resident should still review the particular building's amenities and contract terms.

Dining costs depend on the meal-plan and housing choices a student makes. Before signing a housing agreement, compare the available meal plans with class schedules and likely weekend use, and check which dining locations accept the plan. Students considering off-campus housing should include utilities, transportation, and lease terms in the comparison rather than looking only at monthly rent.

McNeese State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

McNeese State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
20:1
Campus size
1,560 acres

McNeese State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

McNeese State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Frazar Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

McNeese State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

McNeese State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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