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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 Jo...

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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.

Degrees & Programs

Programs offered at McNeese State University

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Students & Faculty

Students
  • 10,410Total Students
  • 3,986Male Students
  • 6,424Female Students
  • 485Total Intl Students
  • 287Intl Male Students
  • 198Intl Female Students
Faculty
  • 897Total Faculty
  • 498Male Faculty
  • 399Female Faculty
  • 21:1Student/Fac Ratio

Admissions

2,778
total applicants

69%
admitted (1903)

48%
enrolled (1332)

SAT Scores:
25th-75th percentile
470-590
Math
440-530
Reading
ACT Scores:
25th-75th percentile
20-24
Composite
18-24
Math
20-24
English

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:
TOEFL?
Required
Admissions Test Scores?
Required
Other Test?
Neither required nor recommended
College Prep?
Required
Recommendations?
Neither required nor recommended
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of May 2013

Degrees & Programs

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
4205 Ryan St
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70609-2215
P: (337) 475-5000
F: (337) 475-5012

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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Engineering and Computer Science

Make your Studies in the States Pay Off with a Degree from MSU's College of Engineering and Computer Science

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Engineering and Computer Science

Make your Studies in the States Pay Off with a Degree from MSU

Dreaming of a degree in Engineering or Computer Science? Watch this informative hangout as we discuss what it’s like to study at McNeese State University! In this hangout, Preble Girad, Director of International Programs, and Dr. Nikos, Dean and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, will discuss how you can earn your degree in their Engineering and Computer Science fields!

We will dive into the University's national accreditation (ABET) for Engineering, state-of the art labs, and practical learning opportunities through their internship programs. You will also learn how MSU will guide you to future career possibilities after graduation through their postgraduate work authorization program.

In case funding is one of your concerns as an international student, the hangout will also talk about their many different scholarships available at MSU!

School Overview

Get quick info about tuition, admissions, entrance scores and more for McNeese State University.

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Students

Total Students

10,410

Student Ratio
Female 62%
Male 38%

Faculty

Total Faculty

897

Student/Faculty Ratio
21 : 1
 

Tuition

Estimated Cost

$23,679

 

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Science Majors with Real Opportunities

McNeese Science Majors with Real Career Opportunities Hangout!

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Science Majors with Real Opportunities

McNeese Science Majors with Real Career Opportunities Hangout!

Are you interested in pursuing a degree in science? Watch this informative hangout and learn all about the different programs and job opportunities at McNeese State University!

Join Director of International Programs, Preble Girad and professors, Dr. Mark Merchant and Dr. Jennifer Bushnell, as they discuss different Chemistry degrees, such as Pre-Pharm and Forensics, as well as their Medical Laboratory Science program.

You’ll be provided with an overview of each program, and learn all about internships, OPT and STEM opportunities offered after earning your degree!

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Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck!

"Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck!" We hung out with McNeese State University on Feb. 5, 2014! Preble Girard, the Director of International Programs at McNeese State University gave an informational presentation about getting the most bang for your buck when choosing a college, and why McNeese State University could be the perfect university for you.

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Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck!

"Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck!"

We hung out with McNeese State University on Feb. 5, 2014! Preble Girard, the Director of International Programs at McNeese State University gave an informational presentation about getting the most bang for your buck when choosing a college, and why McNeese State University could be the perfect university for you.

To contact Preble directly, fill out the form on the McNeese State University profile.

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Pioneering the Future

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McNeese Is More

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75th Anniversary - Inovation

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