by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for McNeese State University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this McNeese cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at McNeese State University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $16,418 for undergraduates. If you were a Louisiana resident, the yearly charges were $8,380.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $13,185 | $3,233 | $16,418 |
| In-State | $5,147 | $3,233 | $8,380 |
McNeese tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does McNeese State University cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. McNeese State University compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $16,418 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Louisiana pay an average of $8,380 a year to attend McNeese, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how McNeese compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: McNeese State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state McNeese State University increased with an average annual rate of 1.14% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $8,573 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state McNeese tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $17,244, and four years would cost $34,884.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.57% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $16,607 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $33,310 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at McNeese, and $67,003 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at McNeese.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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