McNeese State University, Lake Charles

Name: McNeese State University
Address: 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, United States

#18 among attractions in Lake Charles

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McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Founded in 1939 as Lake Charles Junior College, it was renamed McNeese Junior College after John McNeese, an early local educator. The present name was adopted in 1970. McNeese is part of the University of Louisiana System and is classified as a Master's University. The selective admissions university consists of six colleges and the Doré School of Graduate Studies. McNeese is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and all programs of study are accredited by their respective national boards. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1939 (85 years ago)Coordinates: 30°10'47"N, 93°12'59"W

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4205 Ryan StLake Charles United States

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McNeese State University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cowboy Stadium, Health and Human Performance Education Complex, Calcasieu Parish Public Library, Cowgirl Diamond.

0.6 miSE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Cowboy Stadium, Lake Charles
15 min walk • Cowboy Stadium is a 17,610-seat multi-purpose stadium in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is home to the McNeese State Cowboys football team, and is affectionately referred to as "The Hole". It was transformed for the 2008 season to artificial turf.
0.5 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Health and Human Performance Education Complex, Lake Charles
13 min walk • The Legacy Center, originally known as the Health and Human Performance Education Complex, is a multi-purpose arena in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the campus of McNeese State University across the street from the Jack V. Doland Athletic Complex.
0.6 miNW
30°11'11"N • 93°13'25"W
Calcasieu Parish Public Library, Lake Charles
17 min walk • Library
~1760 ftN
Sport, Sport venue
Cowgirl Diamond, Lake Charles
9 min walk • Joe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond is the home stadium for the Division I McNeese State Cowgirls softball team. Located on the campus of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the stadium has a 1,200 seating capacity.
0.5 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Cowboy Diamond, Lake Charles
13 min walk • Joe Miller Ballpark is a baseball venue in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. It is home to the McNeese State Cowboys baseball team of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference. Opened in 1965, the venue has a capacity of 2,000 spectators.
~780 ftN
Sport, Sport venue
McNeese Arena, Lake Charles
4 min walk • Ralph O. Ward Memorial Arena formerly McNeese Arena is a 5,000 seat multi-purpose arena located in the McNeese State Recreational Sports Complex in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is named after Ralph O. Ward, who was head coach of the men's basketball team from 1952 to 1971.