McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, one of the fastest growing areas in Louisiana with more than 77,000 people. The city’s warm, Southwest Louisiana hospitality will make you feel right at home. Enjoy the region’s Cajun culture and delicious food, live music at area nightspots, variety of outdoor activities and numerous entertainment opportunities such as Mardi Gras and the Pirate Festival.
6,301
Louisiana Students Representing
58 Parishes
427
International Students from
60
Countries
100+ Active Student
1 : 16
Instructor to Student ratio in upper level classes
Organizations
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Named one of the
Best Regional Universities
in the South by U.S. News & World Report for
of Louisiana universities for
BEST STARTING SALARY for its graduates by SmartAsset.com.
ABET- Accredited
ENGINEERING PROGRAM
50
for salary potential for engineering majors! (PayScale 2021 College Report)
90 % Pre-Physical
Spring 2021
of graduates majoring in
NURSING GRADUATES
Therapy
achieved a
are accepted into physical & occupational therapy programs across the U.S.
Our 2021
RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES graduates achieved a
100%PASSAGE RATE on their national credentialing exam. Since 1978, McNeese students have held a
98.4% first-time passage rate!
McNeese’s campus includes a 122-acre main campus, three working farms, the Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing, a 65-acre athletic complex, radio station and the Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Center.
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Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
TOP
Out-of-State Students Representing
596
6,691
Ranked in the
559
100%
PASSAGE RATE on the NCLEX-RN! The College of Business is among just
5%
of BUSINESS SCHOOLS
in the WORLD
to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International!
5 BEST VALUE COLLEGE
#
in Louisiana by SmartAsset.com (2020)
Our 2021 Family Nurse Practitioner & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduates achieved a passage rate of
100% 100 %
First-Time Freshman
SUMMER 2022
admission requirements
FALL 2022 SPRING 2023
REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. For the most up-to-date requirements, visit
www.mcneese.edu/admissions.
LOUISIANA STUDENTS
HOME-SCHOOLED & OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS
Graduates of state-approved Louisiana public and private high schools must meet all of the following requirements:
Graduates of state-approved home-schooled programs or state-approved out-of-state high schools must meet all admission standards in one of the following groups:
• TOPS/University High School Curriculum • High school overall GPA of 2.35 on a 4.00 scale • Readiness for college-level English and math*
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
• Meet same admission standards as graduates from state-approved public and private Louisiana high schools
• 17 of the 19 units of the TOPS/ University High School Curriculum
• High school cumulative GPA of 2.35
• High school cumulative GPA of 2.35 • High school core GPA of 2.00
• Minimum ACT composite score of 23 or SAT total score of 1130
• Minimum ACT composite score of 20 or SAT total score of 1030
• Readiness for collegelevel English and math*
Plus, one of the following: • High school core GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale
• Readiness for college-level English and math*
• Minimum ACT composite score of 20 or SAT total score of 1030
TOPS/University High School Curriculum
For Admissions
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ENGLISH 4 units
SCIENCE 4 units
MATH 4 units
SOCIAL STUDIES 4 units
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 units
Test Scores for Readiness*
English Readiness
Math Readiness
ACT
18
19
SAT
500
510
ARTS 1 unit
Next-Generation ACCUPLACER
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Meet YOUR RECRUITER! Our counselors are here to help you through the admissions process. — Call, text or zoom your counselor today! —
Schedule an appointment with your counselor to talk about requirements, scholarship opportunities and a campus visit.
www.mcneese.edu/admissions/recruiter
Estimated Costs* for Undergraduate Students
IN-STATE STUDENTS
Tuition & Fees Books
OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
YEARLY TOTAL
$4,500
$4,500
$9,000
$650
$650
$1,300
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
YEARLY TOTAL
Tuition & Fees
$4,500
$4,500
$9,000
Out-of-State Fee
$2,500
$2,500
$5,000
$650
$650
$1,300
Books
LIVING ON CAMPUS
LIVING ON CAMPUS Campus Housing & Meal Plan
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
YEARLY TOTAL
$3,410 - $5,110
$3,410 - $5,110
$6,820 - $10,220
Campus Housing & Meal Plan
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
YEARLY TOTAL
$3,410 - $5,110
$3,410 - $5,110
$6,820 - $10,220
*Estimated costs are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website.
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—ACCESS AWARD —
Students who are out-of-state residents may qualify for in-state tuition and fee rates through our ACCESS award. For more information, visit www.mcneese.edu/scholarships. Students with less than 12 hours of college work • 21 on the ACT or 1060 on the SAT • 2.25 high school GPA or above (on a 4.00 scale) • Readiness for college-level English and math
Honors College Spend the next four years in a supportive and challenging environment with talented peers and engaged faculty. Freshmen entering the Honors College are awarded the best academic scholarships that McNeese offers. COURSES
Enroll in carefully designed courses that foster critical thinking, promote discussions and enhance written and oral communications skills.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Investigate a special topic through in-depth scholarly research, independent reading and writing or a creative project under the guidance of an honors professor.
$2,500 per semester
Students with 12 or more hours of college work • 2.50 overall collegiate GPA • Readiness for college-level English and math
Scholarships: High-achieving students may be eligible for scholarships, waivers and other meritbased awards. To apply for a scholarship, complete the Application for Admission and Scholarships online at
www.mcneese.edu/apply. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
To apply for financial aid, you must complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
The priority date for the 2022-2023 FAFSA is May 1, 2022.
EVENTS & LOUNGE
Attend seminars, conferences, cultural excursions and other enriching events throughout the year. The Honors Lounge also allows cohorts to study, discuss issues and exchange ideas.
Students interested in applying to the Honors College must first meet the admission criteria. Admission criteria include a minimum GPA of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale and a composite score of 27 on the ACT or a total score of 1260 on the SAT.
SCHOLARSHIP DATES: PRIORITY DEADLINE:
DEC. 1, 2021 FINAL DEADLINE:
FEB. 1, 2022 Visit www.mcneese.edu/honors for full details.
Students must be fully accepted for regular admission by published deadlines to be eligible for scholarship
undergraduate degrees
For the most current listing of undergraduate programs and majors and graduate degree programs and for more detailed information about requirements for majors, go to
https://catalog.mcneese.edu .
Liberal Studies Geography Humanities
Accounting
Computer Science
Professional Accountancy and Exam Preparation
Applied Computer Science
Pre-Law
General Computer Science
Religious Studies
Industrial Computer Science
Theatre Arts
Taxation
Agricultural Sciences Agribusiness Agricultural Education Grades 6-12 Animal Science Equine Science Food and Nutritional Sciences
Criminal Justice* Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3
Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Philosophy
Women and Gender Studies
Management* Human Resource Management
Marketing Mass Communication
Food Technology
Engineering
General Agriculture
Civil Engineering
Journalism
Nutrition and Dietetics
Computer Engineering
Public Relations
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Electrical Engineering
Strategic Communication
Art
English
Mathematical Sciences
Ceramics
Comparative Literature
Computational Sciences
Ceramics/Art Education Grades K-12
English Education Grades 6-12
Mathematical Physics
Drawing
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Mathematics
Drawing/Art Education Grades K-12
Literature
Mathematics Education Grades 6-12
Graphic Design
Writing
Physics Education Grades 6-12
Graphic Design/Art Education Grades K-12
Finance
Statistics
Painting
Integrated Digital Media
Financial Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
Photography
General Business Administration
Medical Laboratory Science
Photography/Art Education Grades K-12
Business Education Grades 6-12
Printmaking
Construction Management
Music
Printmaking/Art Education Grades K-12
General Studies*
Painting/Art Education Grades K-12
Biological Science
Instrumental Performance Music Education-Instrumental Grades K-12
Applied and Natural Sciences
Music Education-Vocal Grades K-12
Biology Education Grades 6-12
Arts and Humanities
Piano Performance
Molecular Biology
Behavioral Sciences
Vocal Performance
Pre-Dentistry
Technical Writing
Pre-Medicine
Health and Human Performance
Natural Resource Conservation Management
Pre-Pharmacy
Chemical Engineering Chemistry Biochemistry Chemistry Education Grades 6-12 Forensic Chemistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy
Nursing
Pre-Physical Therapy
Political Science
Sport and Wellness Management Sports Medicine
General Political Science Political Communications
Health and Physical Education
Political Philosophy
Health Systems Management
Psychology*
History
Radiologic Sciences
Grades K-12
General History* *Available both online and on campus.
Environmental Science Education Grades 6-12
Social Studies Education Grades 6-12
Pre-Law
Sociology Family Science General Sociology*
Are you still unsure what major you want to pursue or what career opportunities are available when you graduate?
The Career & Student Development Center is here to support you. The center helps students attain their careerrelated goals by encouraging the development of professional skills and by helping students connect with employment, internship and networking opportunities. We offer tools that identify and clarify academic and career paths.
Contact the Career & Student Development Center or make an appointment by emailing careers@mcneese.edu.
Personality Assessment
Learn more about yourself and the right career fit for you.
Career Identity
Develop a high-impact resume and cover letter and prepare for interviews.
Career Designing
Identify the necessary steps to execute a plan to achieve your goal.
Job Discovery
Attend career fairs to network and connect with employers.
Internships
Internships are a great way for students to get hands-on experience in their field of study under the supervision of an experienced professional. Internships can be on or off campus, paid or unpaid and typically last one semester. Many McNeese interns are able to translate their internship experiences into full-time employment after graduation.
Resources for Students
Starting college is one of the first major life transitions. To ensure that students get the support they need to truly thrive, McNeese offers a range of services from tutoring and counseling to career development and coaching. Write to Excellence Center The WTEC offers feedback on written work to help students become better writers. The center can help you brainstorm for a writing assignment, guide you in editing and proofreading, help you cite sources and assist you with the development, organization, style and clarity of a draft.
ACC Tutoring Center/Mathlab Tutoring Center These centers provide tutoring in the math and science subject areas. The center operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so appointments are not necessary.
Student Health Services Student Health Services offers acute medical care for students. Registered nurses are on duty and doctors maintain daily clinic hours.
Counseling Center The Counseling Center assists students with personal, academic, developmental and mental health needs. College life presents new challenges and opportunities to all students and our counselors strive to help them navigate, adapt and succeed.
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Engaged Learning Knowledge isn’t only gained within a classroom setting. Take advantage of the opportunities that will expand your knowledge base—on campus, in the lab, through student organizations and in the workplace. Banners at McNeese Explore new cultures and find new ways of understanding the human experience. Through Banners at McNeese, students have free access to international award-winning authors, Grammy-award winning singers and musical groups, documentaries and films, dancers, comedians, lecturers and so much more.
SEED Center The SEED Center offers training, resources, networking opportunities and incubator space to enable McNeese students to develop and sustain their own business ventures.
Student Organizations McNeese has dozens of groups and organizations tailored to all sorts of interests. Whether you want to try something brand new or you’re looking to continue a favorite activity, you’ll find a place for it here. Opportunities can include professional development, sports and outdoor activities, community service, worship, political discourse and academic study.
Welcome Home!
Amenities You’ll Love ▸ Stainless Steel Appliances ▸ Quartz Countertops ▸ Hardwood Floors
Find Your Place with McNeese On-Campus Housing!*
▸ Updated Furniture & More
A True College On-Campus Experience
Enjoy events and perks catered to your academic and social needs.
Prime Location & Floor Plans Choose the perfect floor plan
2 Bed/1 Bath Burton Hall 565 Sq Ft
2 Bed/1 Person Collette Hall 120 Sq Ft
4 Bed/2 Bath Burton Hall 1,060 Sq Ft
for your lifestyle, all within
2 Bed/1 Bath Suite 638 Sq Ft
walking distance to class!
4 Bed/2 Bath Garden Style 1,242 Sq Ft
6 Bed/2 Bath Courtyard Suite 1,164 Sq Ft
www.McNeeseResLife.com | 866-940-0788
Private & Semi-Private Options
Deposit For All Floor Plans: $350
*Living on campus is not required for McNeese students though recommended.
Your Life on the McNeese Campus Place yourself in the middle of a vibrant campus life and get to know other students. The recreation complex, classes, computer labs, the Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library, dining and other amenities are all within a few minutes’ walk. Residence Life Living on campus comes with so much more than just a room. Enjoy free internet and cable, laundry facilities, access to the clubhouse, TV lounge and business center and 24-hour patrol by campus police. Not to mention, you’ll have easy access to the numerous student events taking place on campus all throughout the year!
Recreational Sports Complex Stay active, even when you’re trying to juggle classes, work and life in general! With an indoor track, Olympic-size pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, weights, machines and group classes, you won’t run out of ways to keep fit.
Dining If cooking is not your strength, don’t worry— McNeese offers all-you-can-eat dining that includes vegetarian and locally grown options. Students can also grab quick meals between classes at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Burger 337, Pizza by Design and Outtakes.
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Office of Admissions and Recruiting DIVISION 1
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Located at Student Central in Chozen Hall Box 91740, Lake Charles, LA 70609 337-475-5504 | 800-622-3352 ext. 5504
www.mcneese.edu/admissions | admissions@mcneese.edu
SPORTS TEAMS
Your one-stop center for admissions, financial aid, scholarships, freshman advising, registration and more! STUDENT CENTRAL
is a one-stop enrollment center located in Chozen Hall, on the corner of Ryan and McNeese Streets. Whether your question is about your admission documents, your financial aid and/or scholarship awards, dual enrollment or how to register for classes, all you have to do is call one number or visit one location. Our friendly Student Central specialists are here to assist you.
CHOZEN HALL
Corner of Ryan and McNeese Streets Ph: 337-475-5065 | Fx: 337-475-5068 Email: studentcentral@mcneese.edu
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