McNeese State University
public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
McNeese State University is a university in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States.
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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[1] |
President | Daryl Burckel |
Academic staff | 302 |
Administrative staff | 848 |
Students | 7,626[2] |
Undergraduates | 6,961[2] |
Postgraduates | 665[2] |
Location | , U.S. 30°10′50″N 93°13′00″W |
Campus | Urban, 121 acres (0 km2) |
Colors | Royal blue, Sunflower gold[3] |
Nickname | Cowboys and Cowgirls |
Mascot | Rowdy |
Website | www |
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