More selective than 50% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 88% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose McNeese State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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McNeese State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, McNeese State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 610 |
| SAT math | 450 | 588 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 940 | 1198 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
McNeese State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 490–610 | 450–588 | 18–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | 430–560 | 380–560 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is McNeese State University compared with other Louisiana colleges?
McNeese State University has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 73% | 69% | $19,151 |
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
| 10 | University of New Orleans | 74% | 38% | $12,384 |
| 11 | Louisiana Christian University | 77% | 44% | $13,113 |
| 12 | McNeese State University | 78% | 47% | $12,493 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | 79% | 13% | $14,810 |
| 14 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | 54% | $13,466 |
| 15 | Louisiana Tech University | 86% | 64% | $11,864 |
| 16 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 87% | 53% | $13,530 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at McNeese State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
McNeese State University admissions questions
What is the McNeese State University acceptance rate?
McNeese State University accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,225 of 3,294 applicants were admitted.
Does McNeese State University require the SAT or ACT?
McNeese State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 88% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for McNeese State University?
The middle 50% of McNeese State University enrolled first-year students scored 940–1198 on the SAT and 18–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at McNeese State University?
48% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,063 of 2,225).
Is McNeese State University getting harder to get into?
McNeese State University accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to McNeese State University overview