McNeese State University

McNeese State University
Former name
Lake Charles Junior College (1939–1940)
John McNeese Junior College (1940–1950)
McNeese State College (1950–1970)
MottoExcellence With A Personal Touch
TypePublic university
EstablishedSeptember 1939
Parent institution
UL System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$118 million[1]
PresidentDaryl Burckel
Academic staff
302
Administrative staff
848
Students7,626[2]
Undergraduates6,961[2]
Postgraduates665[2]
Location,
U.S.

30°10′50″N 93°13′00″W / 30.18056°N 93.21667°W / 30.18056; -93.21667
CampusUrban, 121 acres (0 km2)
Colors   Royal blue, Sunflower gold[3]
NicknameCowboys and Cowgirls
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FCSSouthland
MascotRowdy
Websitewww.mcneese.edu

McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Founded in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, it was renamed McNeese Junior College after John McNeese, an early local educator.[4] The present name was adopted in 1970. McNeese is part of the University of Louisiana System and is classified as a Master's University.[5] The selective admissions university consists of six colleges and the Doré School of Graduate Studies. McNeese is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and all programs of study are accredited by their respective national boards.

  1. ^ "McNeese Foundation Audit 2021" (PDF). Louisiana Legislative Auditor. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Preliminary Headcount Enrollment Summary". Louisiana Board of Regents. September 2016. Archived from the original on 2019-05-19. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  3. ^ "The Official Home of McNeese Athletics" (PDF). mcneesesports.com.
  4. ^ "MSU Encyclopedia, K through R". ereserves.mcneese.edu.
  5. ^ "Carnegie Foundation Classifications".

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