McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
McNeese State University
Fall 2015 Cowboy Facts
| Enrollment | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 7,465 | 91.5% |
| Graduate | 697 | 8.5% |
| Total | 8,162 | 100.0% |
| Undergraduate | Graduate | Total | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 5,825 | 316 | 6,141 | 75.2% |
| Part-Time | 1,640 | 381 | 2,021 | 24.8% |
| Total | 7,465 | 697 | 8,162 | 100.0% |
| Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 4,441 | 474 | 4,915 | 60.2% |
| Male | 3,024 | 223 | 3,247 | 39.8% |
| Total | 7,465 | 697 | 8,162 | 100.0% |
| Ethnicity | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amer Indian/Alaska Native | 37 | 3 | 40 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 111 | 9 | 120 | 1.5% |
| Black | 1,303 | 107 | 1,410 | 17.3% |
| Foreign | 464 | 96 | 560 | 6.7% |
| Hawaiian or Pacific Isl | 8 | 8 | 0.2% | |
| Hispanic | 204 | 12 | 216 | 2.6% |
| White | 5,137 | 461 | 5,598 | 68.6% |
| Two or More Races | 198 | 9 | 207 | 2.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 3 | 3 | 0.1% | |
| Total | 7,465 | 697 | 8,162 | 100.0% |
| Current Entry Status | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Admissions | 804 | 804 | 9.8% | |
| Continuing | 4,490 | 465 | 4,955 | 60.7% |
| First-Time Freshman | 1,439 | 1,439 | 17.6% | |
| New Graduate | 160 | 160 | 2.0% | |
| Re-Entry | 386 | 36 | 422 | 5.2% |
| Transfer | 312 | 35 | 347 | 4.3% |
| Visiting | 34 | 1 | 35 | 0.4% |
| Total | 7,465 | 697 | 8,162 | 100.0% |
| Age | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 816 | 816 | 10.0% | |
| 18-19 | 2,145 | 2,145 | 26.3% | |
| 20-21 | 1,927 | 10 | 1,937 | 23.7% |
| 22-24 | 1,141 | 206 | 1,347 | 16.6% |
| 25-29 | 663 | 222 | 885 | 10.8% |
| 30-34 | 292 | 87 | 379 | 4.6% |
| 35-39 | 189 | 64 | 253 | 3.1% |
| 40-49 | 194 | 65 | 259 | 3.2% |
| 50-64 | 80 | 41 | 121 | 1.5% |
| Over 64 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 0.2% |
| Total | 7,465 | 697 | 8,162 | 100.0% |
| Residency | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana* | 6,406 | 483 | 6,889 | 84.4% |
| Out of state | 516 | 110 | 626 | 7.7% |
| Foreign | 543 | 104 | 647 | 7.9% |
| Total | 7,465 | 697 | 8,162 | 100.0% |
| *Louisiana 5 Parish Area |
4,956 | 302 | 5,258 | 64.4% |
| College | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 1,035 | 57 | 1,092 | 13.4% |
| Community Services & Outreach | 825 | 825 | 10.1% | |
| Education | 1,232 | 274 | 1,506 | 18.4% |
| Engineering | 1,007 | 50 | 1,057 | 13.0% |
| General & Basic Studies | 460 | 460 | 5.6% | |
| Graduate School | 37 | 37 | 0.5% | |
| Liberal Arts | 1,011 | 51 | 1,062 | 13.0% |
| Nursing | 839 | 168 | 1,007 | 12.3% |
| Science | 1,056 | 60 | 1,116 | 13.7% |
| Total | 7,465 | 697 | 8,162 | 100.0% |
| College | Department Name | Undergraduate | Graduate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Accounting, Fin, & Economics | 358 | 358 | |
| Mgmt, Marketing and Bus. Admin. | 677 | 57 | 734 | |
| Business Total | 1,035 | 57 | 1,092 | |
| Community Services & Outreach | Community Services & Outreach | 825 | 825 | |
| Community Services & Outreach Total | 825 | 825 | ||
| Education | Education Professions | 365 | 365 | |
| Graduate Education Programs | 162 | 162 | ||
| Health & Human Performance | 406 | 54 | 460 | |
| Psychology | 370 | 58 | 428 | |
| Student Teaching & Field Experience | 91 | 91 | ||
| College of Education Total | 1,232 | 274 | 1,506 | |
| Engineering | Chemical, Civil, & Mechanical Engineering | 709 | 25 | 734 |
| Electrical Engineering & Computer Science | 298 | 25 | 323 | |
| College of Engineering Total | 1,007 | 50 | 1,057 | |
| General & Basic Studies | Basic Studies | 460 | 460 | |
| General & Basic Studies Total | 460 | 460 | ||
| Graduate School | Graduate School | 37 | 37 | |
| Graduate School Total | 37 | 37 | ||
| Liberal Arts | English & Foreign Languages | 108 | 25 | 133 |
| History | 103 | 103 | ||
| Mass Communication | 122 | 122 | ||
| Performing Arts | 105 | 105 | ||
| Social Sciences | 454 | 26 | 480 | |
| Visual Arts | 119 | 119 | ||
| College of Liberal Arts Total | 1,011 | 51 | 1,062 | |
| Nursing | Graduate Nursing | 168 | 168 | |
| Undergraduate Nursing | 839 | 839 | ||
| College of Nursing Total | 839 | 168 | 1,007 | |
| Science | Agricultural Sciences | 365 | 23 | 388 |
| Biology & Health Sciences | 543 | 543 | ||
| Chemistry & Physics | 102 | 16 | 118 | |
| Mathematical Sciences | 46 | 21 | 67 | |
| College of Science Total | 1,056 | 60 | 1,116 | |
| University Total | 7,465 | 697 | 8,162 |
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.