McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University is a public college in Lake Charles, Louisiana and has been named to the Best Online Colleges South and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 8 online degree options. The part-time student body is 1,273 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $10,560 and the per-credit hour charge is $352. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.mcneese.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No
Remedial services:No

Demographics

Part-time students

1,136 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:4,757
Undergrad students over 25 years old:807
Pell Grant students:2,081
Online and distance education undergrad students:979

Part-time students

19%
Students over 25 years old

14%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$352

In-district tuition and fees

$8,380

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

7 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Psychology(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Social Sciences(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(1)

Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
History(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:62%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

99 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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