McNeese State University Admission Chances

Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.

Acceptance rate
78%
SAT 25th
940
SAT 75th
1,198
ACT midpoint
22

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About McNeese State University admissions

McNeese State University admits about 78% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 940 and 1198 on the SAT. The ACT midpoint is 22. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.

Frequently asked questions

How are my chances at McNeese State University calculated?

Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 78%.

What GPA do I need for McNeese State University?

McNeese State University does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 78%) and SAT scores in the 940–1198 range.

Can I improve my chances at McNeese State University?

Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on McNeese State University's published score distribution.

Is the chancing data accurate?

All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.

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