McNeese State University

College of Nursing

McNeese State University is a Public institution with a campus in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Louisiana Board of Nursing. The Lake Charles, Louisiana campus for McNeese State University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 6,230. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $8,440, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $9,940 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Nurse Practitioner

Visit the McNeese State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Louisiana periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Louisiana Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Louisiana will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:6,230
Student-to-faculty ratio:19-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$8,440
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$9,940
Room and board:$9,878
Percent on financial aid:95%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:71%
SAT Reading Writing range:470-570
SAT Math range:500-610
ACT Composite range:18-24
ACT English range:18-24
ACT Math range:17-23

Student Profile

Male 38%
Female 62%
Full-Time 76%
Part-Time 24%
Undergraduate 92%
Graduate 8%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to McNeese State University. You can also see the McNeese State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana

  • Address: 4205 Ryan Street Hardtner Hall, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70609
  • Phone Number: 337-475-5821

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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