McNeese State University

(Lake Charles, LA)

McNeese State is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a two-year division of Louisiana State University in 1939, it gained university status in 1970. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Education, Engineering and Technology, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Science. Its 171-acre campus is located in Lake Charles, 80 miles west of New Orleans.

Admissions

77.3%
of Applicants Admitted
  • January 01, 2012
SAT Required
  • 19–23 ACT Composite
  • 19–24 ACT English
  • 17–23 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$13,427
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $3,587
  • $10,259
  • $8,640
  • $1,200

Will I Like It

8,498
number of undergraduates
  • 61% Women

Areas of Study

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Public Service

Law Enforcement

Science & Math

Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences

Extra Curriculars

Debate, Drama, Debate Team, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

4205 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70605
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