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McNeese State University
McNeese State University
LAKE CHARLES, LA . 4 Year 3.7
#1018 in Best Colleges in America
4205 RYAN ST LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605

Overview

McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It was founded in 1939 and is a public regional university. The main campus is 122 acres and includes a sports complex, farm and research center. It has six colleges including agricultural business education, engineering, and nursing, and offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is known for its "small class teaching" and "student-oriented" approach. The campus has an NCAA Division I sports team "Cowgirls" and attaches great importance to practice and community service.

Rankings

  • 76

    #76 in Best Online Colleges in America

  • 8

    #8 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana

  • 318

    #318 in Best College Athletics in America

  • Best Online Colleges in America 76 of 265
  • Best College Athletics in America 318 of 1,344
  • Top Public Universities in America 335 of 601

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • BValue
  • A Diversity
  • CCampus
  • B+Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • BLocation
  • CDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    200 Graduates
  • Nursing
    118 Graduates
  • Business
    111 Graduates
  • Engineering
    63 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    63 Graduates
  • Agriculture
    58 Graduates
  • Psychology
    49 Graduates
  • Accounting
    47 Graduates
  • Biology
    45 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    41 Graduates

Admissions

  • August 1
    Application Deadline
  • 69%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $20
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    990-1170
  • ACT Range
    20-24
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,030
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    42%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,757 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,136
  • Undergrads Over 25
    14%
  • Pell Grant
    38%
  • Varsity Athletes
    8%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Southland Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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