McNeese State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
5%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

McNeese State University has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.0%(4,208)
Hispanic
4.6%(270)
African American
16.7%(989)
Asian
1.8%(105)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(39)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
4.4%(259)
Unknown
0.8%(49)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment6,921
International Students5%

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
39.3%(2,470)
Women
60.7%(3,810)

Gender Statistics

Men2,470

36% of total enrollment

Women3,810

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

McNeese State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
13.0%(722)
18-19
31.7%(1,765)
20-21
28.4%(1,579)
22-24
13.9%(775)
25+
12.9%(719)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.6%(13)
22-24
26.4%(132)
25+
71.0%(355)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

McNeese State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.0%(905)
Out-of-State
8.9%(94)
International
5.0%(53)

Regional Representation

In-State905

86% of student body

Out-of-State94

9% of student body

International53

5% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age