Study at McNeese State University
Founded in 1939, McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Earlier, it was a part of the Louisiana State University system. In 1950, the school parted from the LSU system and became the McNeese State College, and it gained university status in 1970. The main campus of McNeese State University consists of more than 65 buildings and covers 121 acres. It offers over 80 degree programs through the following academic divisions:
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Engineering and Technology
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Nursing
- College of Science
McNeese State University's men's sports teams are known as the Cowboys, while the women's athletic teams are the Cowgirls. They participate in NCAA Division I (Football Championship Subdivision (I-AA) for football) in the Southland Conference.
Profile of McNeese State University
Students attend McNeese State in Lake Charles, LA, a small city. The school is a public institution. McNeese State degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
McNeese State Selectivity
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Faculty
McNeese State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Student Enrolment
There are 8, 095 students at the school .
Student Life
McNeese State values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.
McNeese State Tuition and Affordability
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
McNeese State Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Liberal Arts | 337 | general studies, sociology, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, political science, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, . . . | | Education and Teaching | 243 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, instructional media design, . . . | | Business and Management | 230 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 163 | registered nursing | | Engineering | 82 | engineering | | Engineering Technician | 43 | engineering technology | | Science | 41 | biology, chemistry, chemistry courses, physics | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 41 | exercise science | | Security and Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and safety | | Medical Support and Technology | 35 | radiographer, clinical lab tech | | Media | 35 | mass communication | | Therapy and Counselling | 29 | psychology | | Family and Social Work | 26 | family and consumer science | | Art Studies | 24 | art studies | | Mathematics | 22 | mathematics | | Agricultural Science and Management | 22 | agriculture | | Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | information technology, computer science | | Music | 9 | music performance | | Law | 8 | legal assistant | | Conservation and Resource Management | 8 | wildlife management, environmental science | | Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Contact: McNeese State
McNeese State University
4100 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70609-2215
General Phone: (337) 475-5000
http: //www.mcneese.edu
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