McNeese State University Acceptance Rate
Lake Charles, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,294
- Admitted
- 2,225
- Yield
- 47.8%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, McNeese State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 75.3% in 2014–15 to 67.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,734 to 3,294 (+20%) over that period.
Its 67.5% rate makes McNeese State University more selective than about 66% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 62%.
McNeese State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 47.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,734 | 2,058 | 75.3% | 1,260 |
| 2015–16 | 3,002 | 2,463 | 82% | 1,439 |
| 2016–17 | 3,160 | 2,013 | 63.7% | 1,244 |
| 2017–18 | 3,300 | 2,054 | 62.2% | 1,322 |
| 2018–19 | 3,224 | 2,267 | 70.3% | 1,373 |
| 2019–20 | 2,352 | 1,899 | 80.7% | 1,215 |
| 2020–21 | 3,496 | 2,213 | 63.3% | 1,231 |
| 2021–22 | 2,599 | 1,787 | 68.8% | 1,020 |
| 2022–23 | 3,554 | 2,532 | 71.2% | 1,054 |
| 2023–24 | 3,294 | 2,225 | 67.5% | 1,063 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,961 | 1,318 | 67.2% |
| Men | 1,333 | 907 | 68% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–560 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 380–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 88% |
How McNeese State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is McNeese State University's acceptance rate?
McNeese State University's acceptance rate is 67.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,225 admitted of 3,294 applicants).
Is McNeese State University test optional?
McNeese State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to McNeese State University?
McNeese State University received 3,294 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,225.
What SAT score do you need for McNeese State University?
Admitted students at McNeese State University typically scored 430–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 380–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is McNeese State University getting harder to get into?
McNeese State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.3% in 2014–15 to 67.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mcneese.edu/.