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McNeese State University Women's Tennis

Welcome to the McNeese State University women's tennis recruiting profile. McNeese State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southland Conference from Lake Charles, Louisiana. Led by head coach Sonia Carlson, McNeese State University pairs a 78% acceptance rate with a 46% graduation rate and a $12,430 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
8
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southland Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
6,776
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
78%
State
Louisiana
City
Lake Charles
Address
4205 Ryan St
Staff
Sonia Carlson
Head Coach
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 15% of D1 women's tennis programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
68%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
46%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$38,713
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$46,453
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 90% of D1 women's tennis programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$5,147
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$6,647
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,150
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$12,430
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 19% of D1 women's tennis programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$459,826
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$11,908
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (337) 475-5000

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