McNeese State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3221 of 12,502 | In the World |
| # 903 of 1,147 | In North America |
| # 835 of 1,149 | In the United States |
| # 13 of 1 | In Lake Charles |
| # 1797 of 3,243 | For Zoology |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
78%
Enrollment
3,193
Average SAT
1,069
Average ACT
21
Aid receiving
93%
Undergraduates
5,668
Graduates
573
Male:Female Ratio
37:63
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
McNeese State University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 78% | 78% |
| Applicants | 3,902 | 1,710 | 2,192 |
| Admissions | 3,054 | 1,348 | 1,706 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,155 | 445 | 710 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 63% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 6% |
| ■ Asian | 2% |
| ■ Hispanic | 5% |
| ■ Black or African American | 18% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
McNeese State University majors
McNeese State University has granted 49 associate degrees across 1 programs, 998 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 166 master's across 15 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at McNeese State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 149 | 41 | - |
| General Studies | 49 | 121 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 84 | 38 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 68 | 15 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 60 | 12 | - |
| Agriculture, General | - | 49 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | 28 | 16 | - |
| Accounting | - | 39 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 39 | - | - |
| Engineering, General | - | 27 | 2 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | - | 25 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 24 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 17 | 6 | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 23 | - | - |
| Finance, General | - | 22 | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | 22 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 21 | - | - |
| Computer Science | - | 21 | - | - |
| Health Services Administration | - | 21 | - | - |
| Chemical Engineering | - | 20 | - | - |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | - | 19 | - | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | - | 18 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 11 | 3 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 8 | 3 | - |
| Chemistry, Other | - | - | 10 | - |
| Music Performance, General | - | 10 | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 9 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | - | 9 | - | - |
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | - | - | 8 | - |
| History, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 7 | - | - |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | - | 7 | - | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 5 | - |
| Creative Writing | - | - | 4 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 3 | - | - |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | - | - | - | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 2 | - |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | - | 1 | - | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 49 | 998 | 166 | 3 |
Publications & Citations
McNeese State University has published 1,569 scientific papers with 29,327 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, Ecology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Environmental Science |
843
/ 14,742
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
832
/ 10,883
|
| Engineering |
707
/ 16,103
|
| Biology |
705
/ 13,496
|
| Physics |
602
/ 15,169
|
| Chemistry |
588
/ 11,603
|
| Computer Science |
533
/ 14,173
|
| Political Science |
476
/ 5,915
|
| Ecology |
460
/ 8,803
|
| Medicine |
454
/ 8,875
|
| Geology |
452
/ 7,218
|
| Law |
441
/ 5,703
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
406
/ 12,991
|
| Geography and Cartography |
404
/ 5,725
|
| Philosophy |
373
/ 5,085
|
| Sociology |
367
/ 5,512
|
| Business |
352
/ 5,633
|
| Psychology |
351
/ 6,194
|
| Mathematics |
341
/ 6,214
|
| Materials Science |
313
/ 5,846
|
| Paleontology |
313
/ 5,026
|
| Organic chemistry |
303
/ 6,517
|
| History |
299
/ 2,768
|
| Economics |
267
/ 3,412
|
| Statistics |
250
/ 5,731
|
| Archaeology |
233
/ 2,340
|
| Social Psychology |
211
/ 4,501
|
| Biochemistry |
205
/ 3,589
|
| Genetics |
189
/ 3,397
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
173
/ 3,513
|
| Botany |
166
/ 3,377
|
| Metallurgy |
165
/ 2,993
|
| Art & Design |
157
/ 1,227
|
| Linguistics |
153
/ 2,662
|
| Management |
151
/ 3,132
|
| Environmental Chemistry |
141
/ 3,188
|
| Machine Learning |
141
/ 4,175
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
138
/ 1,807
|
| Zoology |
131
/ 2,324
|
| Oceanography |
129
/ 2,251
|
Annual publication & citation counts
36 Notable alumni
1. Dick Harris
1937-. (aged 89)
American football player
Dick Harris is an American former professional football cornerback who played six seasons in the American Football League (AFL) with the Los Angeles / San Diego Chargers from 1960 to 1965. He was selected to the 1960 and 1961 AFL All-League teams. Harris had a total of 25 interceptions in the Chargers' first four seasons.
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2. Adrien Mörk
1979-. (aged 47)
golfer
Adrien Mörk is a French professional golfer. In 2006 he recorded the first ever sub 60 round on any tour run by the PGA European Tour.
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3. James W. Bryan
1874-1956 (aged 82)
lawyer
politician
James Wesley Bryan was a U.S. Representative from Washington state.
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4. Sara Blackwell
attorney at law
Sara Blackwell is an American attorney and is the founder of Protect US Workers, a non-profit organization. Blackwell gained national media attention when she represented hundreds of United States citizens and permanent residents who were replaced by recipients of H-1B temporary work visas. In 2018, she represented New Orleans Saints cheerleader, Bailey Davis, who was fired for an Instagram post...
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All 36 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
McNeese
Founded
1939
Motto
Excellence With A Personal Touch
Colors
blue, gold
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July)
Total staff
607
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
4205 Ryan St Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605 United States
City Population
85,000
Phone
3374755000
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