McNeese State University

McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. It was established in 1939 as a division of Louisiana State University (LSU). It was originally named Lake Charles Junior College. It was granted university status in 1970. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 120 acres. McNeese offers more than 80 degree programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

• Burton College of Education
• College of Business
• College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Nursing
• College of Science
• Doré School of Graduate Studies
• Honors College

The University's newspaper is known as The Contraband. McNeese has an active Greek life. There are several fraternities and sororities on campus which are governed by the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Panhellenic Association, and Interfraternity Council.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 8,095 in 2007-2008 (7,356 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 84% of enrolled students and graduate students are 16%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: McNeese State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

McNeese State provides on-campus housing for 826 of its 7,356 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Southland Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 161 male students received the aid (men were 59% of those receiving aid) and 113 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 41% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)