McNeese State University Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$20
Acceptance Rate
67.55%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
47.78%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,054
SAT Scores
980
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,554 students have applied and 2,532 students have allowed to admit to McNeese State University (Acceptance rate: 71.24%). McNeese's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 41.63 % where 1,054 students have finally enrolled out of 2,532 admitted students.
McNeese acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Grambling State University and Louisiana State University-Shreveport, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.61%).
McNeese enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 33.01%).
How to Apply to McNeese State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply McNeese. McNeese offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.mcneese.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.mcneese.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.mcneese.edu/ire/net_price_calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mcneese.edu/registrar/veterans |
| Disability Service | www.mcneese.edu/ods |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at McNeese and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at McNeese State University is 980 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of McNeese State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,040). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| McNeese State University | 980 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,040 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana | 1,092 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At McNeese State University, 123 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 980 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 520 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 560 | 610 |
| Total | 970 | 1,080 | 1,180 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At McNeese State University, 922 students submitted ACT scores (88% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 19 | 23 |
McNeese Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to McNeese State University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |