Tuition & net price

How much does McNeese State University cost?

Published tuition is $8,489 in-state and $9,989 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $22,810 a year. After aid, families pay between $10,482 and $18,250 depending on income.

In-state tuition$8,489before aid
Out-of-state$9,989before aid
Lowest net price$10,482families under $30k
Highest net price$18,250families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $10,482 46%
$30,001–$48,000 $11,067 49%
$48,001–$75,000 $11,640 51%
$75,001–$110,000 $16,190 71%
Over $110,000 $18,250 80%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
35%
Take federal loans
32%
Typical repayment
$244/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Louisiana.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Nicholls State University $8,149 $9,242 $23,481 $10,714
University of New Orleans $9,172 $14,008 $23,431 $11,532
Louisiana State University at Alexandria $7,050 $14,650 $15,550 $5,008
Louisiana Tech University $10,125 $16,866 $24,280 $7,676
Southeastern Louisiana University $8,373 $20,851 $23,604 $10,507
University of Louisiana at Monroe $9,190 $21,290 $24,932 $11,490

McNeese State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at McNeese State University?
Published tuition is $8,489 for in-state students and $9,989 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does McNeese State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $10,482 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $18,250.
What is the total cost of attendance at McNeese State University?
$22,810 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is McNeese State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $46,453 ten years after starting, against $23,000 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.