Fall 2021 McNeese Admissions Information for Incoming Freshmen

infor mation for

incoming freshmen

M CNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

Named one of the

Best Regional Universities in the South

by U.S. News & World Report for

10

TEN YEARS IN A ROW!

es Colleg t ion of mission ia c o s m s rn A es l s Co Southe and Schoo on Colleg

NURSING Our 2019

GRADUATES

98%

achieved a

on the

PASSAGE RATE

NCLEX-RN!

is located in Lake Charles, one of the fastest growing areas in Louisiana with more than 77,000 people. Our warm, Southwest Louisiana hospitality will make you feel right at home while you explore our city’s many offerings. Enjoy the region’s Cajun culture and delicious food, live music at area nightspots, variety of outdoor activities and numerous entertainment opportunities such as Mardi Gras and the Pirate Festival.

ABET- Accredited

50

ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Ranked in the

TOP

IN THE NATION

TOP 4

for salary potential for engineering majors!

(PayScale 2019 College Report)

BEST

of Louisiana universities for

STARTING SALARY

FOR ITS GR ADUATES

by SmartAsset.com. (2020)

Our 2019

RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES graduates achieved a

100%

5

PASSAGE RATE

on their national credentialing exam.

Since 1978, McNeese students have held a

97% first-time passage rate!

#

BEST VALUE

COLLEGE in Louisiana

by SmartAssset.com (2020)

McNeese’s campus includes a 122acre main campus, three working farms, the Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing, a 65-acre athletic complex, radio station and the Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Center.

5%

The College of Business is among just

of

BUSINESS SCHOOLS in the

WORLD

to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International!

admission First-Time Freshman Admission Requirements LOUISIANA STUDENTS

Graduates of state-approved Louisiana public and private high schools must meet all of the following requirements: • TOPS/University High School Curriculum • High school overall GPA of 2.35 on a 4.00 scale • Readiness for college-level English and math* Plus, one of the following: • High school core GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale • Minimum ACT composite score of 20 or SAT total score of 1030

Test Scores for Readiness*

English Readiness

Math Readiness

ACT

18

19

SAT

500

510

Next-Generation ACCUPLACER

250

263

TOPS/University High School Curriculum 4 units - English 4 units - Math 4 units - Science

4 units - Social Studies 2 units - Foreign Language 1 unit - Arts

Requirements are subject to change. For the most up-to-date requirements, visit www.mcneese.edu/admissions.

requirements 2021-2022

HOME-SCHOOLED & OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS

Graduates of state-approved home-schooled programs or state-approved out-of-state high schools must meet all admission standards in one of the following groups:

Group 1 • Meet same admission standards as graduates from state-approved public and private Louisiana high schools

Group 2 • 17 of the 19 units of the TOPS/ University High School Curriculum • High school cumulative GPA of 2.35 • High school core GPA of 2.00 • Minimum ACT composite score of 20 or SAT total score of 1030 • Readiness for college-level English and math*

Group 3 • High school cumulative GPA of 2.35 • Minimum ACT composite score of 23 or SAT total score of 1130 • Readiness for college-level English and math*

Estimated Costs*

for Undergraduate Students *Estimated costs are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website.

IN-STATE STUDENTS Tuition & Fees Books

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

YEARLY TOTAL

$4,400

$4,400

$8,800

$650

$650

$1,300

LIVING ON CAMPUS Campus Housing & Meal Plan

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

YEARLY TOTAL

$3,410 - $5,110

$3,410 - $5,110

$6,820 - $10,220

OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

YEARLY TOTAL

Tuition & Fees

$4,400

$4,400

$8,800

Out-of-State Fee

$2,500

$2,500

$5,000

$650

$650

$1,300

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

YEARLY TOTAL

$3,410 - $5,110

$3,410 - $5,110

$6,820 - $10,220

Books

Campus Housing & Meal Plan

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Honors College Freshmen entering the Honors College are awarded the best academic scholarships that McNeese offers. lnterested students must first meet the admission criteria including a minimum 3.40 GPA on a 4.00 scale and a composite ACT score of 27 or a total SAT score of 1260. Once accepted, you’ll spend the next four years in a supportive and challenging environment with talented peers and engaged faculty.

Visit www.mcneese.edu/honors for full details.

Scholarships: High-achieving students may be eligible for scholarships, waivers and other merit-based awards. To apply for a scholarship, complete the Application for Admission and Scholarships online at www.mcneese.edu/apply.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To apply for financial aid, you must complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA

(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

starting October 1, 2020. The priority date for 2021-2022 is May 1, 2021.

of Fall 2019 first-time freshmen received a scholarship or waiver!

ACCESS AWARD

Students with less than 12 hours of college work • 21 on the ACT or 1060 on the SAT • 2.25 high school GPA or above (on a 4.00 scale)

Students who are out-of-state residents may qualify for in-state tuition and fee rates through our ACCESS Award.

• Readiness for college-level English and math

For more information, visit www.mcneese.edu/scholarships.

$2,500

per semester

Students with 12 or more hours of college work • 2.50 overall collegiate GPA • Readiness for college-level English and math

CAN’T DECIDE ON A MAJOR? Or, maybe you have but are unsure what career opportunities are available with that degree? You aren’t alone and we are here to help. The Career and Student Development Center is available from your first day at McNeese to help you answer these Career & Student Development Center questions and more.

Career & Student Development Center

Call 337-475-5612 or email careers@mcneese.edu to schedule an appointment. You can also contact the center through Student Central at Chozen Hall by calling 337-475-5065.

For the most current listing of undergraduate programs and majors and graduate degree programs and for more detailed information about requirements for majors, go to

https://catalog.mcneese.edu.

ACCOUNTING

ART

Professional Accountancy and Exam Preparation

Ceramics

Taxation

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Agribusiness

Ceramics/Art Education Grades K-12 Drawing Drawing/Art Education Grades K-12 Graphic Design Graphic Design/Art Education Grades K-12

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Biology Education Grades 6-12 Molecular Biology Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy

Painting

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Equine Science

Painting/Art Education Grades K-12

CHEMISTRY

Food and Nutritional Sciences

Photography

Biochemistry

Food Technology

Photography/Art Education Grades K-12

Chemistry Education Grades 6-12

Agricultural Education Grades 6-12 Animal Science

General Agriculture Nutrition and Dietetics Pre-Veterinary Medicine

*Available both online and on campus .

Printmaking

Forensic Chemistry

Printmaking/Art Education Grades K-12

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Medicine

COMPUTER SCIENCE Applied Computer Science General Computer Science Industrial Computer Science

HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grades K-12

CRIMINAL JUSTICE*

HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Healthcare Management

Grades PK-3

Healthcare Quality Improvement

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

HISTORY

Grades 1-5

General History*

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Computational Sciences Mathematical Physics Mathematics Mathematics Education Grades 6-12 Physics Education Grades 6-12 Statistics

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Social Studies Education Grades 6-12

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE MUSIC

Electrical Engineering

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES*

ENGLISH

Arts and Humanities

ENGINEERING Civil Engineering Computer Engineering

Comparative Literature English Education Grades 6-12 Foreign Languages and Literature

Applied and Natural Sciences Behavioral Sciences

LIBERAL STUDIES Geography

Literature

Humanities

Writing

Philosophy

FINANCE Financial Analysis

GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business Education Grades 6-12 Construction Management

HEALTH and HUMAN PERFORMANCE Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Sport and Wellness Management Sports Medicine

Pre-Law Religious Studies Theatre Arts Women and Gender Studies

MANAGEMENT* Human Resource Management

MARKETING MASS COMMUNICATION Integrated Digital Media Journalism Public Relations Strategic Communication

Instrumental Performance Music Education-Instrumental Grades K-12 Music Education-Vocal Grades K-12 Piano Performance Vocal Performance

NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Environmental Science Education Grades 6-12

NURSING POLITICAL SCIENCE General Political Science Political Communications Political Philosophy Pre-Law

PSYCHOLOGY* RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES SOCIOLOGY* Family Science General Sociology

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Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

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