McNeese State University (McNeese)

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McNeese State University can be found in Lake Charles, LA, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around nine thousand students enrolled each year at McNeese.

Most of the students accepted into McNeese State University got an SAT score in the range of 940 - 1110, or got accepted with an ACT composite score in the range of 20 - 24. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the McNeese average GPA ranges from 3.06 to 3.25 for accepted students. 62% of all students that apply are admitted to McNeese State University, from which 59 percent choose to enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at mcneese.edu.

Overall McNeese Acceptance Rate - Fall 2012

61.5%

The overall acceptance rate for McNeese State University was reported as 61.5% in Fall 2012 with over 3,620 college applications submitted to McNeese. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • McNeese ACT Scores: 20 - 24
  • McNeese Average GPA: 3.06 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into McNeese State University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into McNeese State University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2019 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2019-2020 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for McNeese has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2008-2009: 77.3%
  • 2009-2010: 67.7%
  • 2010-2011: 68.5%
  • 2011-2012: 68.7%
  • 2012-2013: 61.5%
  • Projected McNeese Acceptance Rate 2019-2020: 66.5%

How Does McNeese Compare?

61.5%
This School
55.5%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for McNeese is eleven percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Louisiana State University-Alexandria60.7%
Louisiana College74.2%
Northwestern State University of Louisiana84.0%
Southern University and A & M College35.9%
Our Lady of the Lake College66.2%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2012)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants3,62437.6%62.4%
Admitted2,22938.3%61.7%
Enrolled1,31340.0%60.0%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to McNeese (Fall 2012)

ACT®Score Range
English20 - 25
Math19 - 24
Composite Score20 - 24
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School Details

Address

4205 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70605

Phone

(337) 475-5000

Website

School Code

#002017

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