McNeese State University
Lake Charles, Louisiana · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. 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 university consists of six colleges and the Doré School of Graduate Studies. McNeese is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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#482 Master's Universities▼
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Ranked #482 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #1183 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605
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