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M CNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Named one of the
Best Regional Universities in the South
by U.S. News & World Report for
10
TEN YEARS IN A ROW!
es Colleg t ion of mission ia c o s m s rn A es l s Co Southe and Schoo on Colleg
NURSING Our 2019
GRADUATES
98%
achieved a
on the
PASSAGE RATE
NCLEX-RN!
is located in Lake Charles, one of the fastest growing areas in Louisiana with more than 77,000 people. Our warm, Southwest Louisiana hospitality will make you feel right at home while you explore our city’s many offerings. 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.
ABET- Accredited
50
ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Ranked in the
TOP
IN THE NATION
TOP 4
for salary potential for engineering majors! (PayScale 2019 College Report)
BEST
of Louisiana universities for
STARTING SALARY
FOR ITS GR ADUATES
by SmartAsset.com. (2020)
Our 2019
RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES graduates achieved a
100%
5
PASSAGE RATE
on their national credentialing exam. Since 1978, McNeese students have held a
97% first-time passage rate!
#
BEST VALUE
COLLEGE in Louisiana
by SmartAssset.com (2020)
McNeese’s campus includes a 122acre 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.
5%
The College of Business is among just
of
BUSINESS SCHOOLS in the
WORLD
to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International!
admission First-Time Freshman Admission Requirements LOUISIANA STUDENTS
Graduates of state-approved Louisiana public and private high schools must meet all of the following requirements: • TOPS/University High School Curriculum • High school overall GPA of 2.35 on a 4.00 scale • Readiness for college-level English and math* Plus, one of the following: • High school core GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale • Minimum ACT composite score of 20 or SAT total score of 1030
Test Scores for Readiness*
English Readiness
Math Readiness
ACT
18
19
SAT
500
510
Next-Generation ACCUPLACER
250
263
TOPS/University High School Curriculum 4 units - English 4 units - Math 4 units - Science
4 units - Social Studies 2 units - Foreign Language 1 unit - Arts
Requirements are subject to change. For the most up-to-date requirements, visit www.mcneese.edu/admissions.
requirements 2021-2022
HOME-SCHOOLED & OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS
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:
Group 1 • Meet same admission standards as graduates from state-approved public and private Louisiana high schools
Group 2 • 17 of the 19 units of the TOPS/ University High School Curriculum • High school cumulative GPA of 2.35 • High school core GPA of 2.00 • Minimum ACT composite score of 20 or SAT total score of 1030 • Readiness for college-level English and math*
Group 3 • High school cumulative GPA of 2.35 • Minimum ACT composite score of 23 or SAT total score of 1130 • Readiness for college-level English and math*
Estimated Costs*
for Undergraduate Students *Estimated costs are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website.
IN-STATE STUDENTS Tuition & Fees Books
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
YEARLY TOTAL
$4,400
$4,400
$8,800
$650
$650
$1,300
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
OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
YEARLY TOTAL
Tuition & Fees
$4,400
$4,400
$8,800
Out-of-State Fee
$2,500
$2,500
$5,000
$650
$650
$1,300
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
YEARLY TOTAL
$3,410 - $5,110
$3,410 - $5,110
$6,820 - $10,220
Books
Campus Housing & Meal Plan
LIVING ON CAMPUS
Honors College Freshmen entering the Honors College are awarded the best academic scholarships that McNeese offers. lnterested students must first meet the admission criteria including a minimum 3.40 GPA on a 4.00 scale and a composite ACT score of 27 or a total SAT score of 1260. Once accepted, you’ll spend the next four years in a supportive and challenging environment with talented peers and engaged faculty. Visit www.mcneese.edu/honors for full details.
Scholarships: High-achieving students may be eligible for scholarships, waivers and other merit-based 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 2021-2022 FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
starting October 1, 2020. The priority date for 2021-2022 is May 1, 2021.
of Fall 2019 first-time freshmen received a scholarship or waiver!
ACCESS AWARD
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)
Students who are out-of-state residents may qualify for in-state tuition and fee rates through our ACCESS Award.
• Readiness for college-level English and math
For more information, visit www.mcneese.edu/scholarships.
$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
CAN’T DECIDE ON A MAJOR? Or, maybe you have but are unsure what career opportunities are available with that degree? You aren’t alone and we are here to help. The Career and Student Development Center is available from your first day at McNeese to help you answer these Career & Student Development Center questions and more.
Career & Student Development Center
Call 337-475-5612 or email careers@mcneese.edu to schedule an appointment. You can also contact the center through Student Central at Chozen Hall by calling 337-475-5065.
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.
ACCOUNTING
ART
Professional Accountancy and Exam Preparation
Ceramics
Taxation
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Agribusiness
Ceramics/Art Education Grades K-12 Drawing Drawing/Art Education Grades K-12 Graphic Design Graphic Design/Art Education Grades K-12
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Biology Education Grades 6-12 Molecular Biology Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy
Painting
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Equine Science
Painting/Art Education Grades K-12
CHEMISTRY
Food and Nutritional Sciences
Photography
Biochemistry
Food Technology
Photography/Art Education Grades K-12
Chemistry Education Grades 6-12
Agricultural Education Grades 6-12 Animal Science
General Agriculture Nutrition and Dietetics Pre-Veterinary Medicine
*Available both online and on campus .
Printmaking
Forensic Chemistry
Printmaking/Art Education Grades K-12
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Medicine
COMPUTER SCIENCE Applied Computer Science General Computer Science Industrial Computer Science
HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grades K-12
CRIMINAL JUSTICE*
HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Healthcare Management
Grades PK-3
Healthcare Quality Improvement
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
HISTORY
Grades 1-5
General History*
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Computational Sciences Mathematical Physics Mathematics Mathematics Education Grades 6-12 Physics Education Grades 6-12 Statistics
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Social Studies Education Grades 6-12
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE MUSIC
Electrical Engineering
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES*
ENGLISH
Arts and Humanities
ENGINEERING Civil Engineering Computer Engineering
Comparative Literature English Education Grades 6-12 Foreign Languages and Literature
Applied and Natural Sciences Behavioral Sciences
LIBERAL STUDIES Geography
Literature
Humanities
Writing
Philosophy
FINANCE Financial Analysis
GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business Education Grades 6-12 Construction Management
HEALTH and HUMAN PERFORMANCE Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Sport and Wellness Management Sports Medicine
Pre-Law Religious Studies Theatre Arts Women and Gender Studies
MANAGEMENT* Human Resource Management
MARKETING MASS COMMUNICATION Integrated Digital Media Journalism Public Relations Strategic Communication
Instrumental Performance Music Education-Instrumental Grades K-12 Music Education-Vocal Grades K-12 Piano Performance Vocal Performance
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Environmental Science Education Grades 6-12
NURSING POLITICAL SCIENCE General Political Science Political Communications Political Philosophy Pre-Law
PSYCHOLOGY* RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES SOCIOLOGY* Family Science General Sociology
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