McNeese State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3339 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #941 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #873 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #1780 of 3,255 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 5,696
- Graduates
- 534
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 76% | 69% |
| Applicants | 3,554 | 1,301 | 2,253 |
| Admissions | 2,532 | 985 | 1,547 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,005 | 428 | 577 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 49 | 16 | 33 |
3,170 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,165 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
123 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in McNeese State University are 970-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
922 or 88%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in McNeese State University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4203 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 960 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 353 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 271 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 247 (4%) |
| Asian | 109 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 48 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (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
- $9,540
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
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 | $3,293 | $2,755 |
| Fee in-state | $3,293 | $2,755 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,293 | $2,755 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,037 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,878 |
| Room charge | $6,060 |
| Meal charge | $3,818 |
McNeese State University majors
McNeese State University has granted 1,012 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 203 master's across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at McNeese State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 64 | 106 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 134 | 28 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 89 | 43 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 70 | 25 | |
| Psychology, General | 48 | 28 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 31 | 20 | |
| Agriculture, General | 40 | ||
| Engineering, General | 32 | 5 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 34 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 32 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 30 | ||
| Computer Science | 28 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 28 | ||
| Accounting | 27 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 25 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 24 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 23 | ||
| Finance, General | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 15 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 13 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| History, General | 13 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 10 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 64 | 1,012 | 203 |
McNeese State University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
McNeese State University has published 1,348 scientific papers with 16,995 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Ecology, Political Science, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 76 |
| 1992 | 38 | 82 |
| 1993 | 53 | 119 |
| 1994 | 30 | 120 |
| 1995 | 32 | 112 |
| 1996 | 30 | 132 |
| 1997 | 36 | 153 |
| 1998 | 28 | 163 |
| 1999 | 25 | 213 |
| 2000 | 15 | 215 |
| 2001 | 35 | 238 |
| 2002 | 26 | 299 |
| 2003 | 16 | 224 |
| 2004 | 25 | 303 |
| 2005 | 23 | 358 |
| 2006 | 18 | 448 |
| 2007 | 32 | 467 |
| 2008 | 45 | 503 |
| 2009 | 42 | 602 |
| 2010 | 56 | 621 |
| 2011 | 50 | 692 |
| 2012 | 50 | 760 |
| 2013 | 40 | 851 |
| 2014 | 29 | 930 |
| 2015 | 36 | 801 |
| 2016 | 49 | 862 |
| 2017 | 34 | 800 |
| 2018 | 56 | 785 |
| 2019 | 50 | 875 |
| 2020 | 45 | 866 |
| 2021 | 31 | 885 |
| 2022 | 18 | 929 |
| 2023 | 26 | 819 |
McNeese State University alumni
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Bobby Kimball
- Occupations
- singersinger-songwritermusician
- Biography
-
Robert Troy Kimball is an American singer and songwriter best known as the original and longtime frontman of the rock band Toto from 1977 to 1984 and again from 1998 to 2008. Kimball has also performed as a solo artist and session singer.
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Joe Dumars
- Occupations
- international forum participantbasketball player
- Biography
-
Joe Dumars III is an American professional basketball executive and former player who is the executive vice president and head of basketball operations of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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. Dumars was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Doug Kershaw
- Occupations
- fiddlersongwritermusiciansinger
- 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 fifteen 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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Adam Johnson
- Occupations
- novelistacademicwriteruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Adam Johnson is an American novelist and short story writer. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2012 novel, The Orphan Master's Son, and the National Book Award for his 2015 story collection Fortune Smiles. He is also a professor of English at Stanford University with a focus on creative writing.
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 | 583 |
| 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 |