Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
3,902 applied, 3,054 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does McNeese State University cost?
$11,228 a year in-state
Out of state: about $12,728 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $21,410.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$9,708
$30,000–$48,000
$8,834
$48,000–$75,000
$9,793
$75,000–$110,000
$12,797
over $110,000
$17,205
Sticker, in-state
$21,410
In-state, with aid
$11,228
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $10,584 a year, against $9,084 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $1,500 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does McNeese State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked McNeese State University's fall 2027 rule yet. McNeese State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is McNeese State University's acceptance rate?
78% for fall 2024: 3,054 of 3,902 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for McNeese State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 940 to 1198 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does McNeese State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,793 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $21,410.
How much does McNeese State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at McNeese State University is $10,584 a year, against $9,084 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $11,228 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $1,500 tuition gap gives about $12,728 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is McNeese State University's graduation rate?
52% of students finish within six years and 33% within four (IPEDS).
