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Higher EducationLouisiana, United States1001-5000 Employees
McNeese State University is a higher education institution located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 4205 Ryan Street, serving the Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas region. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It emphasizes hands-on learning and job-readiness, with graduates positioned for regional, national, and international employers. In 2026, McNeese announced leadership appointments, including Dean Day as center director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center and Dr. Monica Orsot as executive director of the Office of Enrollment Management. The campus is involved in projects and partnerships such as SignLex, an AI-powered ASL learning application in development by a student, and a collaboration with Woodside Energy to host a Cajun Prairie planting event on campus. Reported revenue is in the range of $50 million to $100 million.