About McNeese State University
McNeese State University is a public university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in the United States. Founded in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, it was renamed McNeese Junior College after John McNeese, an early local educator. It adopted its present name in 1970.
McNeese is part of the University of Louisiana System and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Master's University. U.S. News and World Report designates McNeese as a Tier One Regional University. The selective admissions university consists of six colleges and the Doré School of Graduate Studies. McNeese is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and all programs of study are accredited by their respective national boards.
COVID-19 Update
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Studying in Louisiana
International students in Louisiana will experience a culture and lifestyle which differs from many other American states. Louisiana is home to several of the South's top-ranked universities, including Louisiana State University and Tulane University. With a pleasant climate, as well as its eccentric and exciting traditions, students who choose to study in Louisiana get a chance to experience some of the South's fastest-growing and most diverse cities.
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Students & Faculty
Faculty
Admissions
SAT Scores:
Math: 470–590,
Reading: 440–530
(25th-75th percentile)
ACT Scores:
20–24
(25th-75th percentile)
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
Other Requirements:
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of December 2018
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| Accounting | ||||||
| Agriculture, General | ||||||
| Art Teacher Education | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | ||||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ||||||
| Biology Teacher Education | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Business Teacher Education | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| Chemistry, Other | ||||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ||||||
| Computer Science | ||||||
| Conservation Biology | ||||||
| Construction Management | ||||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ||||||
| Creative Writing | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ||||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | ||||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | ||||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Education, Other | ||||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ||||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | ||||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | ||||||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Engineering Technology, General | ||||||
| Engineering, General | ||||||
| English Language and Literature, General | ||||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ||||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ||||||
| Environmental Science | ||||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | ||||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | ||||||
| Finance, General | ||||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | ||||||
| General Studies | ||||||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | ||||||
| Information Technology | ||||||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ||||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | ||||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ||||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Music Performance, General | ||||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||||
| Nutrition Sciences | ||||||
| Organizational Leadership | ||||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ||||||
| Physics, General | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ||||||
| Reading Teacher Education | ||||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ||||||
| School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist | ||||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ||||||
| Sociology | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | ||||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||||
| Tax Law/Taxation | ||||||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | ||||||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ||||||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | ||||||
Students
Total Students
10,410
Faculty
Total Faculty
897
Student/Faculty Ratio
Tuition
Estimated Cost
$13,205
Admissions
Total Applicants
2,778
Admitted
69%
Enrolled
48%
Test Scores
SAT Math
470-590
SAT Reading
440-530
ACT Composite
20-24
TOEFL
Required
IELTS
(not set)
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