McNeese State University's published cost of attendance is $22,810. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $10,482, middle-income families pay around $11,640, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,250.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,810 |
| Tuition and Fees | $9,989 |
| Room and Board | $10,644 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,353 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,317 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,493 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,482 |
| $30–48k | $11,067 |
| $48–75k | $11,640 |
| $75–110k | $16,190 |
| $110k+ | $18,250 |
McNeese State University's published cost of attendance is $22,810. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $10,482, middle-income families pay around $11,640, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,250. Azimuth ranks Mcneese State University #281 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. McNeese State participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The university's affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry, recognizing that net price and sticker price can differ substantially — though at a public institution like McNeese, the gap between sticker and net price tends to be narrower than at institutions with larger endowments. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,410; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,563, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mcneese State University earn median 4-year earnings of $53,563, placing Mcneese State University in the 13.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $3,055 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mcneese State University in the 45.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mcneese State University #984 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to LA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). The earnings pattern centers on health and allied health fields, which align with Mcneese State University's dominant program concentration. Nursing is the largest program with 134 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $85,928, performing at 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The General Studies program graduates 112 students earning $45,669, and the The Business Administration program graduates 90 students earning $60,532. Kinesiology and Biology, General round out the institution's largest programs, each contributing to the overall earnings profile. The concentration in Health fields reflects both the institution's academic focus and the regional labor market demand for skilled professionals in these sectors.
