Affordable Tier One Education
For seven consecutive years, McNeese has received national recognition as one of the best regional universities and one of the top public universities by U.S. News and World Report. We are also consistently ranked in Tier One in the Best Regional Universities-South category.
Future Students
We’re excited that you’re considering furthering your education at McNeese State University!
Experience McNeese
With over 100 student organizations on campus, everyone can find a way to explore their passions outside of the classroom.
Innovative Programs
Our programs are nationally ranked, fully accredited, and feature some of the top educators in the nation.
Academic Excellence
McNeese State University seeks to strengthen the value of student academic achievement by fostering a learning environment which is based on honesty, respect, fairness, responsibility, and excellence.
McNeese Arena Opens
McNeese will play its first men’s home basketball game in the new Health and Human Performance Education Complex on Friday, Nov. 16, against Loyola University New Orleans. Game time is 6:30 p.m. and doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale at the ticket office in the Doland Fieldhouse from 8 a.m.-5…
McNeese to Host Prestigious Hult Prize Competition
McNeese State University has been selected as a university host site for the 2018 Hult Prize competition, billed as the world’s largest university competition that offers student teams an opportunity to win $1 million. The Hult Prize, in partnership with the United Nations, provides start-up funding to the winning team of students that develops an…
Named One of the Best Regional Universities in the South
For Eight Consecutive Years
-U.S. News & World Report
Ranked 1st in Nation
College of Engineering and Computer Science in Return on Investment
-PayScale, Inc - 2018
Ranked 3rd in Louisiana
Among public and private schools for best average starting salary for graduates
-SmartAsset