First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: mcneese.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | McNeese State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Mathematics 177, 190 | 9 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Mathematics 177, 190, 291 | 13 credits |
| Biology | 3 | Biology 101, 101L, 102, 102L | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | Chemistry 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | English 101 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | English 203 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 3 | History 201 or 202 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | Psychology 101 | 3 credits |
Show all 30 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Mathematics 177, 190 | 9 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Mathematics 177, 190, 291 | 13 credits |
| Biology | 3 | Biology 101, 101L, 102, 102L | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | Chemistry 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | English 101 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | English 203 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 3 | History 201 or 202 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | Psychology 101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | Statistics 231 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Computer Science 180 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Economics 204 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | Economics 203 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | History 121 or 122 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | Environmental Science 101, 110L | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | History 101 or 102 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | Geography 211 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Spanish 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | Political Science 201 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | Computer Science 100 | 1 credit |
| Art History | 3 | Art 261 or 262 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | Music 101, 101L | 3 credits |
| Art and Design Program (includes 2-D Art and Design, 3-D Art and Design, and Drawing) | 3 | Upon satisfactory review of the student’s…Upon satisfactory review of the student’s portfolio and recommendation of the Department of Visual Arts, three hours of appropriate art studio credit may be granted. 3 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Political Science 240 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | French 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| Latin | 3 | Latin 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | Physics 201, 205 | 4 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | Physics 202, 206 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Physics 212, 206 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | Physics 211, 205 | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | Mathematics 177 | 5 credits |
Source: catalog.mcneese.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 149 |
| General Studies | 121 |
| Business Administration and Management | 84 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 68 |
| Psychology | 60 |
| Agriculture | 49 |
| Accounting | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 39 |
Show the other 25 majors
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 28 |
| Engineering | 27 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 25 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 24 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Finance | 22 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22 |
| Computer Science | 21 |
| Health Services Administration | 21 |
| Art/Art Studies | 21 |
| Chemical Engineering | 20 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 19 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Music Performance | 10 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 7 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), chapters.ratiochristi.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lake Charles, LA
242,975 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lake Charles Regional (LCH)
Nearest hub airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.5 of 20
Elevation
12 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
43°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
88 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,130 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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