Under 3% of the students at McNeese State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $24,214 | $32,252 |
| Tuition | $8,380 | $16,418 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $9,344 | $9,344 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Transportation & Other | $5,190 | $5,190 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 96% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 39% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 34% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 38% |
McNeese State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to McNeese State University was 3.36.
In 2020, 11% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 520 | 530 |
| 75th Percentile | 620 | 620 |
In 2020, 92% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 20 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 25 | - |
| General Studies |
| Engineering, General |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Engineering, General |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Psychology, General |
| Agriculture, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| General Studies |
| Sociology, General |
| Art/Art Studies, General |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies |
| Music Performance, General |