Applying to McNeese

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
67.55%	980

McNeese State University's acceptance rate is 67.55% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,294 students applied and 2,225 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into McNeese.

McNeese's acceptance rate places 8th out of 24 Louisiana colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 980 and the ACT score is 21 at McNeese. McNeese's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 16 Louisiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to McNeese, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of McNeese State University is 67.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 47.78%. 1,333 men and 1,961 women applied to McNeese and 907 men and 1,318 women students were accepted.

Among them, 434 men and 629 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at McNeese.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at McNeese
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,294	1,333	1,961	0	0
Admitted	2,225	907	1,318	0	0
Enrolled	1,063	434	629	0	0
Acceptance Rate	67.55%	68.04%	67.21%	-	-
Yield	47.78%	47.85%	47.72%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

McNeese State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 94 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 935 students (88%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at McNeese.

The median SAT score is 980 with 500 SAT EBRW and 480 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 560 and the 25^th percentile is 430. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 560 and 25^th percentile is 380 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at McNeese. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at McNeese State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at McNeese
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	810	980	1120
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	430	500	560
SAT Math	380	480	560
ACT Composite	18	21	24
ACT Math	16	19	23
ACT English	18	21	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

McNeese State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,063 first-year students enrolled in McNeese. The proportion of full-time students is 98.97% and part-time students is 1.03%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.83% and women students is 59.17%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at McNeese.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at McNeese
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,063	434	629
Full-time	1,052	429	623
Part-time	11	5	6

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at McNeese. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply McNeese State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

McNeese Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Required
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $20 for undergraduate schools and $20 for graduate schools of McNeese State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to McNeese.

Admission Information for Applying to McNeese
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$20
Graduate Application Fees	$20
Admission Information	www.mcneese.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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