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McNeese State University

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McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Founded in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, it was renamed McNeese Junior College after John McNeese, an early local educator. The present name was adopted in 1970. McNeese is part of the University of Louisiana System and is classified as a Master's University. The university consists of six colleges and the Doré School of Graduate Studies. McNeese is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Infobox

Former name
Lake Charles Junior College (1939–1940)John McNeese Junior College (1940–1950)McNeese State College (1950–1970)
Motto
Excellence With A Personal Touch
Type
Public university
Established
September 1939; 86 years ago (September 1939)
Parent institution
UL System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment
$118 million
President
Wade Rousse
Academic staff
302
Administrative staff
848
Students
7,626
Undergraduates
6,961
Postgraduates
665
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U 30°10′50″N 93°13′00″W / 30.18056°N 93.21667°W / 30.18056; -93.21667
Campus
Urban, 121 acres (49 ha)
Colors
mw- Royal blue, Sunflower gold
Nickname
Cowboys and Cowgirls
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FCS – Southland
Mascot
Rowdy
Website
www.mcneese.edu

Tables

Undergraduate demographics as of fall 2023[24] · Student life
White
White
Race and ethnicity
White
Total
64%
Black
Black
Race and ethnicity
Black
Total
18%
International student
International student
Race and ethnicity
International student
Total
6%
Hispanic
Hispanic
Race and ethnicity
Hispanic
Total
5%
Two or more races
Two or more races
Race and ethnicity
Two or more races
Total
4%
Asian
Asian
Race and ethnicity
Asian
Total
2%
Unknown
Unknown
Race and ethnicity
Unknown
Total
1%
Economic diversity
Economic diversity
Race and ethnicity
Economic diversity
Low-income
Low-income
Race and ethnicity
Low-income
Total
35%
Affluent
Affluent
Race and ethnicity
Affluent
Total
65%
Race and ethnicity
Total
White
64%
Black
18%
International student
6%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
Economic diversity
Low-income
35%
Affluent
65%

References

  1. The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant intended for low-income students.
  2. The percentage of students who are a part of the American middle class at the bare minimum.
  3. "McNeese Foundation Audit 2021"
    https://lla.la.gov/publicreports.nsf/0/de8c7effd78bb1c4862587a4007de3a6/$file/00025418.pdf
  4. "Preliminary Headcount Enrollment Summary"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190519173201/https://apps.regents.state.la.us/Reports/Report.aspx?reportPath=%2FPenrl%2FFPENRLRPT
  5. mcneesesports.com
    http://mcneesesports.com/documents/2014/6/2/McNeeseStyleGuide.pdf?id=1524
  6. ereserves.mcneese.edu
    http://ereserves.mcneese.edu/depts/archive/Encyclo/encyclokr.htm#McNeese
  7. "Carnegie Foundation Classifications"
    http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/lookup/view_institution.php?unit_id=159717
  8. "McNeese State University"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130803073709/http://www2.mcneese.edu/parents/facts.asp
  9. "Joe Dumars Day set for Jan. 5; unveiling of Joe Dumars Court"
    https://mcneesesports.com/news/2022/12/12/mens-basketball-joe-dumars-day-set-for-jan-5-unveiling-of-joe-dumars-court.aspx
  10. "Facilities"
    https://mcneesesports.com/facilities/legacy-center/245
  11. "McNeese State dedicates new statue 'The Cowboy'"
    https://www.americanpress.com/2013/08/14/mcneese-state-dedicates-new-statue-the-cowboy/
  12. "John McNeese"
    https://www.lacroixartstudio.com/john-mcneese
  13. "'The Cowboy' statue unveiled at McNeese"
    https://www.kplctv.com/story/23138054/the-cowboy-statue-unveiled-at-mcneese/
  14. mcneesealumni.com
    http://mcneesealumni.com/s/1148/index.aspx?sid=1148&gid=1&pgid=333
  15. Washington Monthly
    https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025-college-guide/masters-university-rankings/
  16. U.S. News & World Report
    https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-universities
  17. "McNeese State University"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130803073709/http://www2.mcneese.edu/parents/facts.asp
  18. "McNeese to Offer Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree"
    https://www.mcneese.edu/news/mcneese-to-offer-doctorate-of-nursing-practice-degree/
  19. Retrieved March 13, 2014
    http://www.mcneese.edu/president/blog/rankings_value_and_student_success
  20. mcneesealumni.com
    http://mcneesealumni.com/s/1148/index.aspx?sid=1148&gid=1&pgid=252&cid=1298&ecid=1298&crid=0&calpgid=340&calcid=918
  21. "Institute for Industry – Education Collaboration – McNeese State University"
    https://www.mcneese.edu/iiec/
  22. "McNeese State Wins Sixth Southland Conference Title with 92-74"
    http://www.southland.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18400&ATCLID=205110108
  23. McNeese State University Athletics
    http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/mcneese.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/7/25/2016_McNeese_Soccer_Quick_Facts.pdf
  24. McNeese State Athletics
    http://mcneesesports.com/news/2016/1/8/WSOC_0108161543.aspx?path=wsoc
  25. McNeese State Athletics
    http://mcneesesports.com/news/2016/11/4/womens-soccer-soccer-season-comes-to-end-in-semifinal-round-loss.aspx?path=wsoc
  26. College Scorecard
    https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school?159717-McNeese-State-University
  27. mcneese.edu
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150402131132/http://www.mcneese.edu/studentlife/greek_life
  28. "Dr. Chuck Quarles' Introduction of Dr. Joe Aguillard, Inauguration Ceremony, March 23, 2006"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130322054711/http://lacollege.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/quarles_intro.pdf
  29. "Zack Bronson"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20121023175028/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BRONSZAC01
  30. "Ben Broussard Stats"
    http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=brousbe01
  31. "Tierre Brown"
    https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/brownti01.html
  32. Bloomberg
    https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2015-migrant-rescue-in-the-mediterranean/
  33. "Michael Ray Charles Art21 PBS"
    https://archive.today/20140207185324/http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/michael-ray-charles
  34. "Mike Danahay"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150502113236/http://house.louisiana.gov/h_reps/members.asp?ID=33
  35. "Joe Dumars"
    https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/dumarjo01.html
  36. "House District 36"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160406163035/http://enlou.com/officeholders.housedistrict36.htm
  37. NBA.com Canada | The official site of the NBA
    https://ca.nba.com/news/toronto-raptors-who-is-fabulous-fab-flournoy-fast-facts-assistant-coach-hire-nurse-bbl-british-basketball-league/1p3fqb5s1hrni1sbhsu2mvq929
  38. "Ray Fontenot Stats"
    http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=fontera01
  39. "Dorothy Hill's Biography"
    http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/93754/dorothy-hill#.VTes0MstEqQ
  40. "Bob Howry Stats"
    http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=howrybo01
  41. "Luke Lawton"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114158/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=LAWTOLUK01%2F
  42. "Biographical Sketch"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160305231437/http://ereserves.mcneese.edu/depts/archive/lebleu075.htm
  43. euroleague.net
    http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?clubcode=jov&pcode=CMF&seasoncode=e2008
  44. "Keith Ortego"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160107122703/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ORTEGKEI01%2F
  45. "Kavika Pittman"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20121102033853/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=PITTMKAV01
  46. "House District 35", Louisiana Encyclopedia (1999)
  47. "John Thomson Stats"
    http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=thomsjo01
  48. "Newsmaker of the Year"
    http://www.theind.com/cover-story/253
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