Admission & test scores

McNeese State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 940–1198 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 22. McNeese State University admits 78% of applicants — largely open. 68% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range940–1198middle half of admits

ACT midpoint22admitted students

Acceptance rate78%largely open

First-year retention68%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

940

Average

1087

75th percentile

1198

A quarter of admitted students scored below 940 and a quarter above 1198. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 5,005.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, Kentucky	1087	23	68%	$11,088
Black Hills State University Spearfish, South Dakota	1087	21	96%	$8,764
Midland University Fremont, Nebraska	1086	21	66%	$42,050
University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee	1088	—	72%	$10,728
Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tennessee	1088	21	96%	$9,006
Troy University Troy, Alabama	1088	21	96%	$10,176

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

McNeese State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for McNeese State University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 940 and 1198 on the SAT, with an average of 1087. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does McNeese State University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 22.

How hard is it to get into McNeese State University?

McNeese State University admits 78% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 68% return for a second year.

Does McNeese State University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.