McNeese State University


4205 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70609


Lake Charles, Louisiana, is home to McNeese state university, an evolving, comprehensive institution that offers excellence with a personal touch. MSU's primary mission is to provide teaching, research, and creative scholarly activity that lend distinction to their wide range of undergraduate and carefully selected graduate curricula.

A member of the University of Louisiana System, McNeese is a culturally diverse community that is oriented to both liberal arts and professional programs and requires participation in core studies for all students and degree programs. McNeese state university is an important Southwest Louisiana institution that is dedicated to education, research, and service in the region.

McNeese state university offers unique concentrations of study including forensics chemistry and also terrorism, preparedness, and security, making it a popular choice among University of Louisiana schools.

Quick Facts:
  • McNeese State University enrolls over 8,000 students on their 121-acre main campus.

  • Newsweek ranked McNeese State University as a top school for individual attention to students from faculty members.

  • More than 75 degree programs are offered at McNeese State University.

  • MSU is home to a 503-acre farm, the Louisiana Environmental Research Center, and nearly 1,600 acres of farm properly donated for the purposes of research, farming, and ranching.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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