McNeese State University SAT and ACT scores
Lake Charles, LA · public college · 5,560 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as McNeese State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for McNeese State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to McNeese State University scored 940 to 1198, with an average of 1087. A score at or above 1070 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for McNeese State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 23. A 23 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does McNeese State University require the SAT or ACT?
McNeese State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does McNeese State University accept the CLT?
McNeese State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Louisiana with similar scores
- Nicholls State UniversitySAT 934–1196
- Southeastern Louisiana UniversityACT 18–24
- Dillard UniversitySAT 968–1202
- University of New OrleansSAT 935–1241
- Louisiana State University-AlexandriaSAT 970–1220
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- University of Northwestern-St PaulSAT 868–1271
- Ursuline CollegeSAT 1006–1133
- College of Staten Island CUNYSAT 890–1250
- Indiana University-South BendSAT 950–1190
- Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionSAT 960–1180
- La Roche UniversitySAT 940–1200
More about McNeese State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: McNeese State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026