McNeese State University

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... Wikipedia

• 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
• Type:  Public university
• Established:  September 1939
• Parent institution:  UL System
• Academic affiliations:  Space-grant
• President:  Kedrick Nicholas (Interim)
• Students:  6,556 (fall 2025)
• Undergraduates:  6,055 (fall 2025)
• Postgraduates:  501 (fall 2025)
• Campus:  Urban, 121 acres
• Colors:  Royal blue, Sunflower gold
• Mascot:  Rowdy
• Website:  www.mcneese.edu
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo