Lake Charles, LA
Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 81% to 68% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,352 | 1,899 | 1,215 | 81% |
| 2020 | 3,496 | 2,213 | 1,231 | 63% |
| 2021 | 2,599 | 1,787 | 1,020 | 69% |
| 2022 | 3,554 | 2,532 | 1,054 | 71% |
| 2023 | 3,294 | 2,225 | 1,063 | 68% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,318 of 1,961 women and 907 of 1,333 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
McNeese State University has an acceptance rate of 68% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,225 of 3,294 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
3,294 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,063 enrolled.
Yes. McNeese State University requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 81% to 68% — it has become more selective.