McNeese State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
8%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

McNeese State University has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.1%(3,879)
Hispanic
4.7%(251)
African American
15.5%(834)
Asian
1.8%(99)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(34)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
4.4%(236)
Unknown
0.8%(41)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment6,230
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

McNeese State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

McNeese State University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.4%(2,242)
Women
60.6%(3,454)

Gender Statistics

Men2,242

36% of total enrollment

Women3,454

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

McNeese State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.0%(799)
18-19
30.3%(1,728)
20-21
27.4%(1,562)
22-24
15.4%(880)
25+
12.8%(727)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(10)
22-24
28.7%(153)
25+
69.5%(371)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

McNeese State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.4%(888)
Out-of-State
3.3%(33)
International
8.4%(84)

Regional Representation

In-State888

88% of student body

Out-of-State33

3% of student body

International84

8% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age