McNeese State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3221 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #903 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #835 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #1797 of 3,564 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 5,668
- Graduates
- 573
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mcneese.edu
McNeese State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
McNeese State University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 79% | 78% |
| Applicants | 3,902 | 1,710 | 2,192 |
| Admissions | 3,054 | 1,348 | 1,706 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,155 | 445 | 710 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 5 | 6 |
3,183 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,117 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1198
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in McNeese State University are 940-1198 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,001 or 86%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in McNeese State University are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3920 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1126 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 401 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 309 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 275 (4%) |
| Asian | 122 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 59 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,649
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,147 | $5,703 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,147 | $5,703 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $6,647 | $7,203 |
| Fee in-district | $3,342 | $2,799 |
| Fee in-state | $3,342 | $2,799 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,342 | $2,799 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,037 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,150 |
| Room charge | $6,150 |
| Meal charge | $5,000 |
McNeese State University majors
McNeese State University has granted 998 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 166 master's across 15 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at McNeese State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 149 | 41 | ||
| General Studies | 49 | 121 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 84 | 38 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 68 | 15 | ||
| Psychology, General | 60 | 12 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 49 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 28 | 16 | ||
| Accounting | 39 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | |||
| Engineering, General | 27 | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 25 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 24 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 23 | |||
| Finance, General | 22 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 22 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 21 | |||
| Computer Science | 21 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 21 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 20 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 19 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 18 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 10 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 10 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | |||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 8 | |||
| History, General | 8 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 7 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | |||
| Creative Writing | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 49 | 998 | 166 | 3 |
McNeese State University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 40% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
McNeese State University has published 1,569 scientific papers with 29,327 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, Ecology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 56 | 183 |
| 1994 | 32 | 169 |
| 1995 | 32 | 153 |
| 1996 | 33 | 173 |
| 1997 | 35 | 201 |
| 1998 | 29 | 196 |
| 1999 | 26 | 286 |
| 2000 | 15 | 300 |
| 2001 | 36 | 305 |
| 2002 | 27 | 398 |
| 2003 | 19 | 329 |
| 2004 | 26 | 411 |
| 2005 | 33 | 464 |
| 2006 | 18 | 546 |
| 2007 | 35 | 611 |
| 2008 | 50 | 662 |
| 2009 | 55 | 750 |
| 2010 | 63 | 882 |
| 2011 | 63 | 1057 |
| 2012 | 62 | 1330 |
| 2013 | 49 | 1585 |
| 2014 | 32 | 1764 |
| 2015 | 45 | 1538 |
| 2016 | 53 | 1661 |
| 2017 | 40 | 1379 |
| 2018 | 61 | 1358 |
| 2019 | 50 | 1568 |
| 2020 | 52 | 1470 |
| 2021 | 31 | 1495 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1371 |
| 2023 | 34 | 1455 |
| 2024 | 44 | 1359 |
| 2025 | 22 | 1104 |
McNeese State University alumni
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Bobby Kimball
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
-
Robert Troy Kimball is an American retired singer and musician, best known as original frontman of the rock band Toto from 1977 to 1984 and again from 1998 to 2008. He has also performed as a solo artist and session singer.
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Joe Dumars
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Joe Dumars III is an American professional basketball executive and former player who is the head of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans. He could play either shooting guard or point guard on offense and was a highly effective defender. He played his entire 14-year career with the Detroit Pistons. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Dumars and Isiah Thomas combined to form one of the best backcourts in NBA history, winning two championships together. Dumars was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Doug Kershaw
- Occupations
- songwriterfiddlersingermusician
- Biography
-
Douglas James Kershaw is an American fiddle player, singer, and songwriter from Louisiana. Active since 1948, he began his career as part of the duo Rusty and Doug, along with his brother, Rusty Kershaw. He had an extensive solo career that included 15 albums and singles that charted on the Hot Country Songs charts. He is also a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, being inducted in 2009.
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Andre Dubus
- Occupations
- novelistteacherwriter
- Biography
-
Andre Jules Dubus II was an American writer of short stories, novels, and essays.
General info
| Alternative names | McNeese |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Motto | Excellence With A Personal Touch |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 607 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4205 Ryan St Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 85,000 |
| Phone | 3374755000 |