Colleges · Lake Charles
Colleges in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles is home to 2 colleges with about 7,867 students on campus. The largest is McNeese State University.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Lake Charles
Students on campus
7,867fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
McNeese State University4,918 on campus
Most selective
McNeese State Universityadmits 78% of applicants
Lowest net price
McNeese State University$12,493 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Lake Charles
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Lake Charles: Stage One-The Hair School, Avery James College (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Lake Charles
0 more colleges are within 30 miles of Lake Charles.
McNeese State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Lake Charles1.5 mi4,918 studentsSOWELA Technical Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lake Charles3.2 mi2,949 studentsLamar State College-OrangeCommunity college · Public · Orange32 mi2,238 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Lake Charles. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.