by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 6,674 undergraduates in 2020, McNeese State University is a public university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, McNeese State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by McNeese State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our McNeese State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit McNeese State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", McNeese State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit McNeese State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our McNeese State University for Veterans Guide.
McNeese State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 6,674 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,401 (80.9%). Part-time attendance was 1,273 (19.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,401 | 1,273 | 6,674 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, McNeese State University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank McNeese State University #1672 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at McNeese State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the McNeese State University Diversity Guide.
McNeese State University has a total of 461 student athletes, 278 men and 183 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $8,979,314 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $8,979,314 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to McNeese State University Athletics