McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Retention and Graduation Rates First-Time Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree Seeking Freshman First to Second Year Retention Rate
| % Retained | |
| Fall 2012 to Fall 2013 | 69.0% |
| Fall 2011 to Fall 2012 | 68.1% |
| Fall 2010 to Fall 2011 | 67.7% |
| Fall 2009 to Fall 2010 | 69.6% |
| Fall 2008 to Fall 2009 | 67.2% |
IPEDS Graduation Rates
| 2008 Cohort | |
| 4 Years | 16% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Time to Degree First-Time Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree Seeking Freshman
| 2012-2013 Completers | 5.7 years |
| 2011-2012 Completers | 5.6 years |
| 2010-2011 Completers | 5.7 years |

Ms. Anna Grace Bizzle is an Academic Advisor for the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Secondary Education from Mississippi State University. Her favorite part of advising at McNeese is being a resource for students as they get used to the expectations of college and helping students pursue their degrees at such a wonderful school.