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McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Founded in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, it was renamed McNeese Junior College after John McNeese, an early local educator. The present name was adopted in 1970. McNeese is part of the University of Louisiana System and is classified as a Master's University. The sele…
McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Founded in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, it was renamed McNeese Junior College after John McNeese, an early local educator. The present name was adopted in 1970. McNeese is part of the University of Louisiana System and is classified as a Master's University. The selective admissions university consists of six colleges and the Doré School of Graduate Studies. McNeese is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and all programs of study are accredited by their respective national boards.
  • Established: September 1939
  • President: Wade Rousse
  • Former name: Lake Charles Junior College (1939–1940) · John McNeese Junior College (1940–1950) · McNeese State College (1950–1970)
  • Motto: Excellence With A Personal Touch
  • Parent institution: UL System
  • Academic affiliations: Space-grant
  • Endowment: $118 million
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