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The cost of attending college is a big factor for most students.

On this page, you'll learn the cost of attending McNeese State University, the net price after need-based aid, and how much students typically pay if they don’t qualify for need-based aid. Let's dive in and talk financials.

$ 30,589
Overall list price
$ 10,154
Average net price

Cost Breakdown

The cost of attending McNeese State University varies, and it’s important to understand the difference between published rates (commonly known as the list price or sticker price) and actual prices. At some schools, most students get a discount to the list price in the form of scholarships.

First, let’s look at the list price breakdown according to McNeese. Here's what the costs look like:

In-state Cost
Tuition
$8,842
Books
$1,353
Room & Board
$11,802
Fees (Full)
$2,425
Fees (One-time)
$0
Transport
$3,564
Other
$2,603
Total
$30,589
Out-state Cost
Tuition
$9,842
Books
$1,353
Room & Board
$11,802
Fees (Full)
$2,425
Fees (One-time)
$0
Transport
$3,564
Other
$2,603
Total
$31,589

Here’s how the total cost for students living on campus has changed in recent years.

40.0K
32.0K
24.0K
16.0K
8.0K
0.0
2024
2025
In-state
Out-state

Net Price

Although the out-of-state cost to attend McNeese State University is $31,589 per year, many students pay less.

Some of this is due to need-based aid being given to students of families based on income and assets. The average net price that families pay is $10,154.

Average Net Price by Income

Families making 0-30K / year
$7,752
20K
Families making 31K-48K / year
$7,185
20K
Families making 49K-75K / year
$10,909
20K
Families making 75K-110K / year
$12,415
20K
Families making 111+K / year
$12,877
20K

Net price data is provided by the U.S. government, but it's delayed by 1-2 years. So, the current net prices might be slightly higher. You can get a more accurate estimate of your cost using the college’s Net Price Calculator.

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