McNeese State University

www.mcneese.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,147

2024 Average Net Price

$12,430

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

78.3%

3,902 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,241

78.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

45.7%

615 Graduates

About

McNeese State University is a higher education institution located in Calcasieu Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at McNeese State University were Registered Nursing (149 degrees awarded), General Studies (121 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (84 degrees).

In 2024, 1,244 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McNeese State University. 68.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (859 degrees), 4.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (191 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at McNeese State University is $5,147, which is $−18,853 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at McNeese State University is $5,147, which is $18,853 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,430.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending McNeese State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,147

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at McNeese State University was $5,147. The cost of tuition at McNeese State University is $−18,853 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of McNeese State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,430

2024 Value

9.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 McNeese State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,430. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of McNeese State University grew by 9.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of McNeese State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,967

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McNeese State University was of $10,967 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at McNeese State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at McNeese State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.53% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at McNeese State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

McNeese State University received 3,902 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 18.5% annual growth. Out of those 3,902 applicants, 3,054 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.3% acceptance rate.

There were 6,241 students enrolled at McNeese State University in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

McNeese State University has an overall enrollment yield of 38.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,054

Accepted Out of 3,902

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of McNeese State University was 78.3% (3,054 admissions from 3,902 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 67.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 18.5%, while admissions grew by 37.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of McNeese State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at McNeese State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

McNeese State University had a total enrollment of 6,241 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at McNeese State University is 4,921 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,320. This means that 78.8% of students enrolled at McNeese State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McNeese State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.8% White, 18% Black or African American, 4.95% Hispanic or Latino, 4.41% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.401% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0641% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at McNeese State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.9%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (10.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.5%), followed by White Male (19.5%) and Black or African American Female (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McNeese State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,241 students. The full-time enrollment at McNeese State University is 4,921 and the part-time enrollment is 1,320. This means that 78.8% of students enrolled at McNeese State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at McNeese State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at McNeese State University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), McNeese State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at McNeese State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,920 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,126 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
309 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McNeese State University is 62.8% White, 18% Black or African American, 4.95% Hispanic or Latino, 4.41% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.401% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0641% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (0.945%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 460 more women than men received degrees from McNeese State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at McNeese State University is white (859 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (191 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at McNeese State University is Registered Nursing (149 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (121 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (84 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at McNeese State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (83 degrees awarded), Agriculture (49 degrees), and English (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McNeese State University are Software developers (540,647 people), Other managers (460,542 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (391,243 people), Civil engineers (317,688 people), and Postsecondary teachers (241,044 people).

The most specialized majors at McNeese State University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (83 degrees awarded), Agriculture (49 degrees), English (28 degrees), Physical Sciences (17 degrees), and Engineering (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McNeese State University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at McNeese State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (83 degrees awarded), Agriculture (49 degrees), English (28 degrees), Physical Sciences (17 degrees), and Engineering (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McNeese State University are Computer Systems Design (595,222 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (504,428 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (501,603 people), Elementary & secondary schools (471,500 people), and Construction (374,473 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by McNeese State University.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

49 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at McNeese State University was General Studies with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at McNeese State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

392

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

852

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 392 degrees were awarded to men at McNeese State University, which is 0.46 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (852).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at McNeese State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 60 degrees were awarded to men at McNeese State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.968 times less than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 174 degrees were awarded to men at McNeese State University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.9 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28% of students graduating from McNeese State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
859 degrees awarded
Black or African American
191 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McNeese State University is white (859 degrees awarded). There were 4.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (191 degrees).

0.563% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
779 degrees awarded
White Female
762 degrees awarded
White Female
741 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McNeese State University is white female (779 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (762 degrees).

Operations

McNeese State University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.28M (25.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, McNeese State University had a total salary expenditure of 100M. McNeese State University employs 108 Assistant professors, 47 Instructors and 44 Professors. Most academics at McNeese State University are Female Assistant professor (63), Male Assistant professor (45), and Male Professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at McNeese State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 74 employees, Management, with 69 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 62 employees.

Endowment

$20.9M

2024 Endowment

5.95%

growth from 2023

McNeese State University has an endowment valued at about $20.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of McNeese State University grew 5.95% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at McNeese State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.5M

2024 Salaries

4.3%

growth from 2023

In 2024, McNeese State University paid a median of $37.5M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($100M) and a 4.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.57% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.32% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$16.3M

Instructional Salaries

235

Number of Employees

In 2024, McNeese State University paid a total of $16.3M to 235 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at McNeese State University were Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees, Management with 69 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 62 employees.

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