McNeese State University

www.mcneese.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,147

2021 Average Net Price

$10,487

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.36%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68.8%

2,599 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,454

77.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

40.9%

546 Graduates

About

McNeese State University is a higher education institution located in Calcasieu Parish, LA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at McNeese State University were General Studies (122 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (118 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (111 degrees).

In 2021, 1,395 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McNeese State University. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (960 degrees), 4.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (213 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at McNeese State University is $5,147, which is $−18,037 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at McNeese State University is $5,147, which is $−18,037 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,487.

In 2021, 89% 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

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at McNeese State University was $5,147. The cost of tuition at McNeese State University is $−18,037 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$10,487

2021 Value

7.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 McNeese State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,487. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of McNeese State University grew by 7.88%.

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

$9,429

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McNeese State University was of $9,429 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.16% between 2020 and 2021.

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

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at McNeese State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.95% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.36%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at McNeese State University was 3.36%, which represents 46 out of the 1368 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

McNeese State University received 2,599 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 25.7% annual growth. Out of those 2,599 applicants, 1,787 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.8% acceptance rate.

There were 6,454 students enrolled at McNeese State University in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

McNeese State University has an overall enrollment yield of 57.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,787

Accepted Out of 2,599

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of McNeese State University was 68.8% (1,787 admissions from 2,599 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 63.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 25.7%, while admissions declined by −19.2%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at McNeese State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

McNeese State University had a total enrollment of 6,454 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at McNeese State University is 5,024 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,430. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at McNeese State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McNeese State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.8% White, 15.3% Black or African American, 4.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.01% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.403% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0775% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at McNeese State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.5%), followed by White Male (25.9%) and Black or African American Female (9.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.4%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Black or African American Female (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McNeese State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,454 students. The full-time enrollment at McNeese State University is 5,024 and the part-time enrollment is 1,430. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at McNeese State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. 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 (2021)

White
4,443 enrolled students
Black or African American
987 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
259 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McNeese State University is 68.8% White, 15.3% Black or African American, 4.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.01% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.403% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0775% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 41 students (0.635%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 349 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 (960 degrees awarded). There were 4.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (213 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at McNeese State University is General Studies (122 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (118 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (111 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Agriculture (58 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (87 degrees), and Engineering (111 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (417,036 people), Software developers (405,773 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (335,968 people), Civil engineers (263,161 people), and Mechanical engineers (192,879 people).

The most specialized majors at McNeese State University in 2021 are Agriculture (58 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (87 degrees), Engineering (111 degrees), English (24 degrees), and Protective Services (61 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Podiatrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at McNeese State University are Agriculture (58 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (87 degrees), Engineering (111 degrees), English (24 degrees), and Protective Services (61 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (485,975 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (426,330 people), Elementary & secondary schools (425,699 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (369,556 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,953 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.

Most Common (2020)

General Studies
124 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
105 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
104 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at McNeese State University was General Studies with 124 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

523

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

872

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 523 degrees were awarded to men at McNeese State University, which is 0.6 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (872).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at McNeese State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.986 times less than the 73 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 138 degrees were awarded to men at McNeese State University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.9 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at McNeese State University is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.366% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
960 degrees awarded
Black or African American
213 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McNeese State University is white (960 degrees awarded). There were 4.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (213 degrees).

0.287% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
621 degrees awarded
White Male
339 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
147 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McNeese State University is white female (621 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (339 degrees).

Operations

McNeese State University has an endowment valued at nearly $25.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6M (23.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, McNeese State University had a total salary expenditure of 150M. McNeese State University employs 111 Assistant professors, 48 Professors and 45 Associate professors. Most academics at McNeese State University are Female Assistant professor (65), Male Assistant professor (46), and Male Professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at McNeese State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 87 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 63 employees, and Management with 52 employees.

Endowment

$25.2M

2021 Endowment

26.7%

growth from 2020

McNeese State University has an endowment valued at about $25.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of McNeese State University grew 26.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.2M 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

$37.1M

2021 Salaries

3.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, McNeese State University paid a median of $37.1M in salaries, which represents 24.6% of their overall expenditure ($150M) and a 3.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.1M

Instructional Salaries

246

Number of Employees

In 2021, McNeese State University paid a total of $16.1M to 246 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

111 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

87 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at McNeese State University were Assistant professor with 111 employees, Professor with 48 employees, and Associate professor with 45 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at McNeese State University were Office and Administrative Support with 87 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 63 employees, and Management with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at McNeese State University was Female Assistant professor with 65 employees, Male Assistant professor with 46 employees, and Male Professor with 35 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at McNeese State University.