$7,400
$18,400
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details64%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,044 |
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| Declined | + 1,116 |
| Total Received | 3,160 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA |
| Southern University and A&M College | Baton Rouge, LA |
| SAT | 6403 |
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| ACT | 1594 |
McNeese State University is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a two-year division of Louisiana State University in 1939, it became a four-year college in 1950. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Professions, and Science and Agriculture, and the Division of General and Basic Studies, and the Dore School of Graduate Studies. Its 98-acre campus is located in Lake Charles, 200 miles west of New Orleans.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 7,626 |
| Established in | 1939 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
98-acre campus in Lake Charles (population: 76,848), 200 miles west of New Orleans and 60 miles east of Beaumont, TX. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Houston, TX (135 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
McNeese State University
4205 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70609
| Application fee | $20
($30 for international applicants) |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | August 23 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
64%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,044 |
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| Declined | + 1,116 |
| Total Received | 3,160 |
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Kourtney Istre
Director of Admissions and Recruiting
P: 800 622-3352, extension 5504
F: 337 475-5978
admissions@mcneese.edu
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 49 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Nepal Nigeria Saudi Arabia Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Samantha Farraj
Coordinator of International Admissions
337 475-5962
internationaloffice@mcneese.edu
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