Overview

Mechanical Engineering is offered by McNeese State University. All prerequisite and deficiencies in the student’s background for a particular concentration must be addressed by completing some or all of the leveling engineering, mathematics, and/or physics courses listed below.

Key Facts

At least one-half of the total number of credit hours required for a graduate degree, excluding credit for thesis, must be at the 600 level.
Credits applied must be earned within 6 calendar years from the time the student first enrolled in the program.
No grade below C and not more than 6 credit hours of C work can be applied toward the degree.
Only transfer credits with a grade of B or better may be applied toward the degree

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Heat Transfer

Fluid Mechanics

Strength of Materials

Dynamics
Statics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30 (Thesis Option) or 36 (Non-thesis Option)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lake Charles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay a nonrefundable $30 application fee after you receive notification that your application has been processed.

Have your transcripts and/or diplomas sent to McNeese directly from all universities or colleges previously attended. The Office of International Programs will calculate your GPA.

If you have attended an institution outside of the U.S., submit an Evaluation of Foreign Credentials directly from the evaluation service to McNeese.

Submit your official TOEFL (Code 6403) or IELTS score to McNeese. If you have attended at least two semesters of another U.S. university or college, this is not required.

Have your GRE or GMAT scores sent to McNeese directly from the testing agency.

Email a copy of your passport to the Office of International Programs: internationaloffice@mcneese.edu.

Submit a signed affidavit and bank letter from your sponsor.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43020 USD / year

≈ 43020 USD / year
Out-of-State

43020 USD / year

≈ 43020 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43020 USD / year

≈ 43020 USD / year

Living costs

Lake Charles

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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