| Photo of McNeese Rowdy Riders courtesy of McNeese Office of Marketing and Communications |
| McNeese State University recorded 6,663 students for fall 2026, marking its third consecutive year of enrollment growth. The university’s enrollment increased 1.6% from 6,556 students in fall 2025, according to figures released by the Office of Marketing and Communications. Continuing student enrollment rose 5.4%, while 71% of first-time freshmen who enrolled in fall 2025 returned this fall, a 2-percentage point increase from the previous year. Some colleges also reported undergraduate enrollment growth as the College of Business increased by 9.2%, followed by the College of Liberal Arts at 2.6% and the College of Nursing and Health Professions at 1.9%. President Mike Reese said the university’s focus extends beyond bringing new students to campus. “Our goal is not only to attract students, but to also help them stay, get involved, find their place in our community and ultimately earn their degrees,” Reese said. |
