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Founded in 1939, McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Earlier, it was a part of the Louisiana State University system. In 1950, the school parted from the LSU system and became the McNeese State College, and it gained university status in 1970. The main campus of McNeese State University consists of more than 65 buildings and covers 121 acres. It offers over 80 degree programs through the following academic divisions:
McNeese State University’s men's sports teams are known as the Cowboys, while the women's athletic teams are the Cowgirls. They participate in NCAA Division I (Football Championship Subdivision (I-AA) for football) in the Southland Conference.
Students attend McNeese State in Lake Charles, LA, a small city. The school is a public institution. McNeese State degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
McNeese State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 8,095 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
McNeese State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.
McNeese State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
McNeese State University
4205 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70609-2215
General Phone: (337) 475-5000
http://www.mcneese.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 346 | general studies, English, sociology, history, political science, creative writing, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 227 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, special ed, instructional media design, education, education courses, ... |
| Business and Management | 197 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 179 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 107 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 56 | engineering technology |
| Science | 42 | biology, chemistry courses, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 39 | exercise science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 35 | mass communication |
| Therapy and Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 34 | agriculture |
| Medical Support and Technology | 28 | radiographer, clinical lab tech |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | family and consumer science |
| Art Studies | 24 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 12 | wildlife management, environmental science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | information technology, computer science |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Music | 4 | music performance |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for McNeese State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,055 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 262 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 148 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, McNeese State had a total enrollment of 8,095 students (7,356 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 90% |
| Texas | 6% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
McNeese State offers campus housing for 826 of its 7,356 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lake Charles, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,798 | 2,131 | 76% | 1,336 | 63% |
| Men | 1,138 | 852 | 75% | 559 | 66% |
| Women | 1,660 | 1,279 | 77% | 777 | 61% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,246 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,312 |
| Room and board | $ 5,436 |
| Room charge | $ 2,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,721 |
Financial Aid:
McNeese State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 201700)
McNeese State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 90 | 65 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 42 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $56,486 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $56,486 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 46 | $83,705 | 18 | $74,490 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $67,295 | 19 | $62,774 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 71 | $56,086 | 72 | $55,089 |
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $42,299 | 35 | $42,019 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 173 | $63,302 | 144 | $55,351 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 161 | 113 | 274 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 79 | 90 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets McNeese State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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