School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office Box 91740 MSU Lake Charles, LA 70609-1740 (337) 475-5356 (800) 622-3352 Fax: (337) 475-5151 [email protected] Contact: Kara Smith Director of Admissions and Recruiting |
Main Address 4205 Ryan Street Lake Charles, LA 70609 (337) 475-5000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 7,282 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,332 Degree-seeking undergrads: 7,256 Graduate enrollment: 1,012 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 75% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 68% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agriculture – General B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Mass Communications/Media Studies B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Agricultural Education B Engineering Engineering – General B Engineering Technologies Engineering Technology – General A,B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Family/Consumer Sciences – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
McNeese State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (337) 475-5000 |
| Website: | www.mcneese.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://mymcneese.mcneese.edu/web/guest/home |
| Address: | 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,295 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 41% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,225 (44% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,102 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,140 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,362 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
McNeese State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at McNeese State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 9 | 4 | 7 | ||
| Engineering | 2 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 13 | 2 | 34 | 17 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at McNeese State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,102 |
| Out-of-state | $16,140 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,120 |
| Out-of-state | $16,157 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,298 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,233 | 94% | $8,362 |
| Student loan aid | 549 | 42% | $5,181 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,245 | 75% | $6,822 |
| Federal student loans | 2,495 | 36% | $6,357 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for McNeese State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled McNeese State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,352 | 965 | 1,387 | Percent admitted | 100% | 83% | 79% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 52% | 53% | 51% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
McNeese State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 7,295 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,663 |
| Graduate enrollment | 632 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
McNeese State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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