McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Fall applications: due August 1
Spring applications: due December 1
Summer applications: due May 15
Whether you're a first-time applicant, a high school student looking to become college-ready, or have already graduated with a bachelor's degree, this is the place to find all the requirements you'll need to fulfill to successfully apply to McNeese State University. No matter where you come from or what career path you're headed on, we'd love to welcome you into our Cowboy family.
If you're an international student looking to attend McNeese, visit our International Requirements page to find out what requirements you'll need to fulfill to successfully apply.
Don't meet our requirements? You may still be able to attend!
McNeese may admit, by exception, a limited number of students who do not meet minimum admission standards based on an evaluation of a student's likelihood of success, life achievements, and the enhancement of the University's demographically diverse student population.
Contact the Office of Admission for more information.
High School Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for exceptions.
McNeese State University takes your high school coursework, your high school GPA, and test scores (ACT or SAT) into consideration for admission. We encourage all students to apply!
To be considered for acceptance to McNeese State University, please submit the following:
Detailed Louisiana Board of Regents requirements may be found in the McNeese Catalog.
Depending on what your educational background is, you might have unique application criteria, including different GPA requirements, ACT/SAT score requirements, and more. Check out the tabs below for more information.
Transfer students under the age of 25, who have earned 18 or more college-level academic credit hours, must meet the following minimum admission standards:
A transferable associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
OR
All of the following:
Transfer students who have earned fewer than 18 college-level academic hours must
Transfer students aged 25 and older, who have earned 18 or more college-level academic credit hours, must meet the following minimum admission standards:
A transferable associate's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
OR
All of the following:
Transfer students who have earned fewer than 18 college-level academic hours must
*Students who have not completed college-level English or mathematics need to submit their official high school transcript or official ACT/SAT scores.
McNeese's Dual Enrollment program is a great way for current high school students to get a jump start on their college careers. As a dual enrollment student, you can attend McNeese classes on campus for both high school and college credit, and graduate high school with a year or more of college already completed.
If you haven't taken the ACT or SAT, you meet the following minimum scores:
Please note: High School Dual Enrollment students are not eligible for exceptions.
Note: Admission to Graduate School does not imply admission to a graduate degree program. Different programs may have different GPAs, GRE scores, GMAT scores, letters of recommendation, or other prerequisite requirements for acceptance. Make sure to check the page for your desired program for additional admission criteria.
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.