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Mcneese State University (McNeese)
- 4100 Ryan St
- Lake Charles, LA 70609
- OPEID College Code: 00201700
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- General Phone: (337) 475-5000
- President: Robert D Hebert
- Website: www.mcneese.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 8,095
- College Alias: McNeese
- College Mascot: Cowboys

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - McNeese Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mcneese.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | - | - |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 549 (-) | 749 (-) | 1,298 (-) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 31 | 2% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,186 | 92% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 22 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: McNeese Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 35% | 60% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,887 | $3,304 | $2,357 | $2,429 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.9% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| Number in Default | 156 | 35 | 98 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,963 | 1,793 | 1,481 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,262 | $3,246 | $3,190 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,328 | $9,312 | $10,256 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,210 | $4,450 | $4,350 |
| Other Expenses | $2,667 | $2,572 | $2,482 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,661 | $7,632 | $7,368 |
| Other Expenses | $3,161 | $3,048 | $2,942 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,161 | $3,048 | $2,942 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,339 | $11,268 | $11,022 |
| Out of State | $18,405 | $17,334 | $18,088 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,284 | $14,926 | $14,500 |
| Out of State | $21,350 | $20,992 | $21,566 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,623 | $7,294 | $7,132 |
| Out of State | $13,689 | $13,360 | $14,198 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,095 Undergraduate: 7,095 Graduate: 1,000
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,083 Female: 5,012
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,745 Female: 4,350
- Graduate Gender Male: 338 Female: 662
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,190 Part-Time: 1,905
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,813 Part-Time: 1,282
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 377 Part-Time: 623
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 401 | 5% |
| American Indian | 53 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1,413 | 17% |
| Asian | 82 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 1% |
| White | 5,985 | 74% |
| Unknown | 59 | 0.7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 273 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,077 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,869 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,682 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 936 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 468 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 296 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 332 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 146 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 894 | 777 | 117 |
| Faculty Status | 350 | 349 | 1 |
| Tenured Faculty | 174 | 174 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 153 | - | 153 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 414 | 316 | 98 |
| Primarily Instruction | 413 | 315 | 98 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 52 | 52 | - |
| Other Professionals | 165 | 153 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 263 | 256 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 103 | 101 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 78 | 78 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,764 (310) | $61,253 (172) | $53,416 (138) |
| Professor | $77,994 (63) | $80,444 (47) | $70,799 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $62,366 (56) | $62,884 (35) | $61,503 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,531 (135) | $53,970 (67) | $53,099 (68) |
| Instructor | $40,607 (56) | $40,770 (23) | $40,493 (33) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,781 (5) | $68,748 (2) | $53,804 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,781 (5) | $68,748 (2) | $53,804 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,624 (315) | $61,195 (174) | $53,216 (141) |
| Professor | $77,994 (63) | $80,444 (47) | $70,799 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $62,366 (56) | $62,884 (35) | $61,503 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,367 (140) | $54,036 (69) | $52,716 (71) |
| Instructor | $40,607 (56) | $40,770 (23) | $40,493 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,390,414 | $861,181 | $529,233 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 410 | 269 | 141 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 322 | 212 | 110 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 145 | 89 | 56 |
| Football | 118 | 118 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 7 | - | 7 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $56,701 | $40,352 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,332 | $21,814 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 44 | 24 | 20 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 70% |
| American Indian | 22% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 36% |
| Unknown | 75% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 26% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 13 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 36 | 13 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 9 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 23 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 8 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
