The College of Business is one of the major academic units of McNeese State University, which was founded in 1939 as a junior college branch of LSU and became a four-year institution in the 1950s. Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the college holds AACSB International accreditation, a distinction shared by a small fraction of business schools worldwide. It is best known for delivering an affordable, applied business education to students from Southwest Louisiana and the surrounding region.
The college serves a diverse student body, including many first-generation and working students, with small class sizes and accessible faculty. Its location in the energy, petrochemical, gaming, and logistics hub of Lake Charles gives students access to internships and employers such as local refineries, LNG facilities, and financial institutions. Students can join organizations such as Enactus, Beta Gamma Sigma, and various professional business clubs, and many programs are available online for working professionals.
| Type | Public |
| Location | Lake Charles, Louisiana |
| Founded | 1939 |
| Total students | 6,500 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 85% |
| Graduation rate | 40% |
| Average starting salary | $48,000 |
| In-state tuition | $8,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,000 |
| Room & board | $9,500 |
| Average financial aid | $8,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | 19-25 |
| Average GPA | 3.40 |
| Regular deadline | August 1 |
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.