McNeese State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,380

Cost of attendance at McNeese State University in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,418

Cost of attendance at McNeese State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at McNeese State University was $10,487. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at McNeese State

McNeese State net price calculator

$10,487

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Louisiana and nationwide.

Louisiana's average	$12,746
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of McNeese State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,487	$766 (8%)	$7,487	$8,035	$11,603	$14,467	$14,320
2021	$9,721	$2,253 (19%)	$7,542	$8,483	$11,651	$14,372	$13,890
2020	$11,974	$1,989 (20%)	$11,892	$16,492	$17,357	$17,343	$15,519
2019	$9,985	$560 (5%)	$10,502	$15,258	$15,257		$15,904
2018	$10,545	$567 (6%)	$8,758	$9,920	$11,509	$14,191	$14,216
2017	$9,978	$1,095 (12%)	$9,044	$9,011	$12,223	$13,933	$13,970
2016	$8,883	$161 (2%)	$7,168	$8,461	$10,635	$12,639	$13,443
2015	$8,722	$764 (10%)	$7,293	$8,606	$10,374	$12,440	$12,609
2014	$7,958	--	$6,453	$7,295	$9,861	$11,652	$12,035

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of McNeese State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,802	$165	$8,380	$15,122	$1,300
2021	$24,637	$449 (2%)	$8,382	$14,955	$1,300
2020	$24,188	No change	$8,102	$14,786	$1,300
2019	$24,188	$1,756 (8%)	$8,102	$14,786	$1,300
2018	$22,432	$910 (4%)	$7,920	$13,212	$1,300
2017	$21,522	$20	$7,310	$12,992	$1,220
2016	$21,502	$1,366 (7%)	$7,290	$12,992	$1,220
2015	$20,136	$817 (4%)	$6,334	$12,602	$1,200
2014	$19,319	$781 (4%)	$5,701	$12,418	$1,200
2013	$18,538	--	$5,088	$12,250	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does McNeese State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,037 dormitories available to its students at $5,526 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at McNeese State is $614 per month.
Does McNeese State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at McNeese State for one academic year is $3,818, which works out to $424 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: McNeese State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, McNeese State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,190

If living off-campus, with family: $5,190

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,190
How much is McNeese State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $20 and $20 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: McNeese State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

McNeese State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$352	$473
For out-of-state students	$688	$931

Housing and Meal

McNeese State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at McNeese State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,818	$5,526	N/A	21	1,037
2021	$3,818	$4,350	N/A	19	990
2020	$3,542	$4,250	N/A	19	992
2019	$3,374	$4,150	N/A	19	990
2018	$3,214	$4,100	N/A	19	982
2017	$3,060	$4,000	N/A	19	982
2016	$2,914	$3,900	N/A	19	982

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by McNeese State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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