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MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY (McNeese)

  • 4205 Ryan St
  • Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • OPEID College Code: 00201700
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  • General Phone: (337) 475-5000
  • President: Robert D Hebert
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 8,638
  • College Alias: McNeese
  • College Mascot: Cowboys
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  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Mcneese State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Mcneese State University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience 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 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,1631,6962,859
Number Granted Admission (%)880 (76%)1,330 (78%)2,210 (77%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)560 (64%)782 (59%)1,342 (61%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam464%
ACT ® Exam1,22492%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440540
SAT ® Math480590
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1923
ACT ® English1924
ACT ® Math1723
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving32%41%69%33%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,669$3,678$2,672$3,546
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)9.9%9.0%7.9%
Number in Default140146156
Number in Repayment1,4041,6211,963
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$3,587$3,422$3,262
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,587$3,422$3,262
Out of State Tuition and Fees$10,259$9,488$9,328
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,770$5,436$5,210
Other Expenses$2,870$2,721$2,667
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,236$7,814$7,661
Other Expenses$3,400$3,224$3,161
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,400$3,224$3,161
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$13,427$12,779$12,339
In-State$13,427$12,779$12,339
Out of State$20,099$18,845$18,405
Off Campus
In-District$16,423$15,660$15,284
In-State$16,423$15,660$15,284
Out of State$23,095$21,726$21,350
Off Campus with Family
In-District$8,187$7,846$7,623
In-State$8,187$7,846$7,623
Out of State$14,859$13,912$13,689
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Agriculture--27-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--24-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--45-
Business Administration--8130
Finance--22-
Marketing--38-
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies--28-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science--8-
Information Technology-7--
 
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education--2-
Art Teacher Education----
Biology Teacher Education----
Business Teacher Education--3-
Chemistry Teacher Education----
Counseling and Guidance Services---6
Curriculum and Instruction---3
Early Childhood Education--31-
Education---5
Education Administration---37
Education, Other---9
Educational and Instructional Media Design---9
Elementary Education--3315
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--4-
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education----
Kindergarten and Preschool Education-1--
Mathematics Teacher Education--3-
Music Teacher Education--71
Physical Education--18-
Secondary Education---18
Social Studies Teacher Education--1-
Special Education Teaching--410
Speech Teacher Education----
Teacher and Professional Development, Other--2-
 
Engineering
Engineering--5535
 
Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology-1814-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing---3
English Language and Literature--114
Speech--5-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences--14-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature--1-
Spanish Language and Literature--5-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--3-
Clinical Laboratory Science--14-
Nursing-4015829
Radiologic Technology--17-
 
History
History--7-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal-10--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-46186-
Liberal Arts--4-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--439
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science--2-
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management--8-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--8-
Chemistry, Other---10
Physics----
 
Psychology
Psychology--4120
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--2214
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice--27-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science--12-
Sociology--20-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama--3-
Fine Studio Arts----
Music Performance--3-
Art Studies--24-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 8,638
    • Undergraduate: 7,570 Graduate: 1,068
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,257 Female: 5,381
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,922 Female: 4,648
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 335 Female: 733
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,406 Part-Time: 2,232
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,970 Part-Time: 1,600
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 436 Part-Time: 632
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4385%
American Indian630.7%
Black1,49217%
Asian1061%
Hispanic1141%
White6,34073%
Unknown851%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 185096%
Ages 18-192,11624%
Ages 20-211,85221%
Ages 22-241,73520%
Ages 25-291,07612%
Ages 30-345336%
Ages 35-393114%
Ages 40-493594%
Ages 50-651392%
Age Over 6580.09%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees896771125
Faculty Status3483435
Tenured Faculty184184-
Graduate Assistants127-127
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service410308102
Primarily Instruction407305102
Primarily Research11-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5151-
Other Professionals18116912
Technical and/or Paraprofessional25424311
Clerical And Secretarial1061024
Skilled Crafts22211
Service and/or Maintenance76733
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,261 (300)$63,494 (167)$56,202 (133)
Professor$81,178 (64)$83,809 (46)$74,454 (18)
Associate Professor$65,333 (51)$66,892 (31)$62,916 (20)
Assistant Professor$55,268 (134)$55,650 (66)$54,897 (68)
Instructor$42,061 (51)$41,741 (24)$42,347 (27)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,110 (7)$64,943 (3)$56,486 (4)
Assistant Professor$60,110 (7)$64,943 (3)$56,486 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,009 (307)$63,312 (170)$55,910 (137)
Professor$81,178 (64)$83,809 (46)$74,454 (18)
Associate Professor$65,333 (51)$66,892 (31)$62,916 (20)
Assistant Professor$54,966 (141)$55,541 (69)$54,414 (72)
Instructor$42,061 (51)$41,741 (24)$42,347 (27)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,725,096$1,083,043$642,053
Ratio (%)100%63%37%
 
Participants
All Athletes441269172
Unduplicated Athletes354223131
Baseball3535-
Basketball301416
All Track Combined1548074
Football123123-
Golf301713
Soccer23-23
Softball23-23
Tennis8-8
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$59,038$41,615
Assistant Coaches-$32,968$24,695
 
Coaches
All Coaches422319
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students35%
 
By Gender
Male29%
Female40%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien53%
American Indian25%
Black21%
Asian50%
Hispanic14%
White40%
Unknown33%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less12%
5 Years28%
6 Years34%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related164
Liquor Related162
On Campus
Drug Related2313
Liquor Related1736
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary24
On Campus
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary210
Vehicle Theft22
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