Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,810. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Louisiana residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,489 | $9,989 |
| Housing & meals | $10,596 | $10,596 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 | $5,924 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,499 | −$3,499 |
| Total cost of attendance | $22,810 | $24,310 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
McNeese State University net price compared with other Louisiana colleges
McNeese State University has the 6th-lowest average net price of 25 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $7,065 | 34% | $42,205 |
| 3 | New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | $10,829 | 74% | — |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech University | $11,864 | 64% | $52,279 |
| 5 | University of New Orleans | $12,384 | 38% | $47,872 |
| 6 | McNeese State University | $12,493 | 47% | $46,453 |
| 7 | Nicholls State University | $12,947 | 54% | $45,454 |
| 8 | Louisiana Christian University | $13,113 | 44% | $51,700 |
| 9 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $13,154 | 45% | $46,482 |
| 10 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Louisiana colleges →
Why McNeese State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese State University | 78% | $12,493 | 47% | $46,453 | This school |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 | |
| University of New Orleans | 74% | $12,384 | 38% | $47,872 | |
| Nicholls State University | 91% | $12,947 | 54% | $45,454 | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 93% | $13,606 | 43% | $47,021 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
McNeese State University would cost you $973 less per year than University of Louisiana at Monroe, on average.
- Lower sticker price at McNeese State University, mostly from more McNeese State University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$1,783).
- University of Louisiana at Monroe gives aided families $1,149 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | McNeese State University | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,489 | $9,190 | −$701 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $10,596 | $10,182 | +$414 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 | $5,976 | −$52 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,499 | −$1,716 | −$1,783 |
| Sticker price | $22,810 | $24,932 | −$2,122 |
| Average grants | −$10,317 | −$11,466 | +$1,149 |
| You pay | $12,493 | $13,466 | −$973 |
“+” means McNeese State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
McNeese State University cost questions
How much is tuition at McNeese State University?
Tuition and fees are $8,489 a year for Louisiana residents and $9,989 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending McNeese State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $22,810 a year for Louisiana residents living on campus and about $24,310 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at McNeese State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,493 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,482; $48–75k pay $11,640; $110k+ pay $18,250. These figures are for Louisiana residents.
How much debt do McNeese State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $13,000, and 8.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to McNeese State University overview