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 Nursing Professor Elected to National Leadership Role
Dr. Tari Dilks, professor of nursing at McNeese State University, has been elected president-elect of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Board of Directors. Dilks will begin her term at the APNA 32nd Annual Conference Oct. 24-27 in Columbus, Ohio. Dilks is co-coordinator of McNeese’s Master of Science in Nursing programs and director of the psychiatric/mental…
Changing Lives Through Scholarships
Many students are able to attend McNeese State University for one reason—scholarships. A recent $10,000 donation from a 1985 McNeese alumnus has changed the lives of four students by providing financial support to obtain a degree. Paul Rainwater, a native of DeQuincy, is a former local and state government official in Louisiana and an expert…
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