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McNeese State University Computer Science Programs

McNeese State University is a public institution located in Lake Charles, LA. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

McNeese State University Rankings

McNeese has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 13	State — Louisiana
Overall Quality	#129 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#592 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is McNeese State University?

Contact information for McNeese are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Phone:	3374755000
Website:	www.mcneese.edu/
Admissions:	www.mcneese.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.mcneese.edu/finaid

How Do I Get Into McNeese?

You can apply to McNeese online at: https://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/apply/

McNeese is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for McNeese

Here’s what McNeese requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into McNeese?

McNeese admits 78%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 38% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 86% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at McNeese, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 610. Math scores were between 450 and 588.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 940 to 1198. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at McNeese ranged between 18 and 23.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at McNeese are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,710	1,348	79%
Women	2,192	1,706	78%

Can I Afford McNeese State University?

The average net price after aid at McNeese is $11,257. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,147
In-State Fees	$3,342
Out-of-State Tuition	$6,647
Out-of-State Fees	$3,342
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,489
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$9,989

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at McNeese receive some form of financial aid (1,052 students).

Nearly 81% of students at McNeese receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,418 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,603.

Student Loan Debt

32% of McNeese undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,575 per year.

McNeese State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 641 students enrolled at McNeese. McNeese is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,846 undergraduate students at McNeese, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of McNeese State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	92
Black or African American	857
Hispanic	242
White	3,043
American Indian/Alaska Native	19
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	218
Non-Resident	314

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at McNeese are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Louisiana	978
Texas	60
Arizona	3
Florida	3
Maryland	3

Additionally, approximately 6.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

McNeese State University Graduate Student Diversity

500 of McNeese’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at McNeese, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of McNeese State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	107
Hispanic	21
White	314
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	15
Non-Resident	27

Online Learning at McNeese State University

McNeese offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,071 undergraduate students at McNeese took at least one online class — of those, 849 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 112 students took at least one online class and 268 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at McNeese State University

These computer science majors are available at McNeese, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	21	—	—	21

Academic Programs at McNeese State University

McNeese offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

McNeese maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.