McNeese State University
Former name | Lake Charles Junior College (1939–1940) John McNeese Junior College (1940–1950) McNeese State College (1950–1970) |
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| Motto | Excellence With A Personal Touch |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | September 1939 |
Parent institution | UL System |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $118 million |
| President | Wade Rousse |
Academic staff | 302 |
Administrative staff | 848 |
| Students | 7,626 |
| Undergraduates | 6,961 |
| Postgraduates | 665 |
| Location | , U.S. 30°10′50″N 93°13′00″W / 30.18056°N 93.21667°W |
| Campus | Urban, 121 acres (49 ha) |
| Colors | Royal blue, Sunflower gold |
| Nickname | Cowboys and Cowgirls |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS – Southland |
| Mascot | Rowdy |
| Website | www |
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.