McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Whether you're currently in the U.S. or browsing from abroad, a first-time university applicant or already hold a bachelor's degree, this page outlines the requirements needed to apply to McNeese State University as an international student.
Don't meet our requirements? McNeese may admit a limited number of students by exception based on an evaluation of likelihood of success, life achievement, and contribution to the university's diverse student population.
Depending on what your educational background is, you might have unique application criteria, including different GPA requirements, ACT/SAT score requirements, and more. Check below for more information.
Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, you must:
| Requirement | Score |
|---|---|
| ACT English | 18 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 |
| ACCUPLACER Writing | 250 |
| Duolingo English Test | 100 |
| PTE Academic | 48 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | 71 |
| Developmental English U.S. College Coursework | "C" Grade or Higher |
| A Level / O Level / GCSE English | "C" Grade or Higher |
| IB (HL) English | "4" Grade or Higher |
| KCSE English | "B" Grade or Higher |
| ELS Level 112 | Completion |
| Requirement | Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Math | 19 |
| SAT Math | 510 |
| ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning | 263 |
| Developmental Mathematics U.S. College Coursework | "C" Grade or Higher |
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Duolingo English Test | 100 |
| PTE Academic | 48 |
| SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing | 550 |
| ACT English | 18 |
| A Level / O Level / GCSE English | "C" Grade or Higher |
| IB (HL) English | "4" Grade or Higher |
| KCSE English | "B" Grade or Higher |
| ELS Level 112 | Completion |
| U.S. High School Transcript | One Year Full Time Enrollment |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing | 250 |
You are considered a transfer student if you have any university/college credit in the U.S. or in another country. Like most other universities, McNeese accepts college-level credit that you have earned elsewhere.
OR
All of the following:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all college-level academic courses
Have completed a college-level English and mathematics course designed to fulfill general education requirements
Eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring
Transfer students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on all college-level academic courses, but who have earned less than 18 college-level academic hours, must meet the first-time freshman admission requirements.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all college-level academic courses
Have completed a college-level English and mathematics course designed to fulfill general education requirements
Eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring
Minimum TOEFL score of 71 IBT
Minimum IELTS scores of 6.0
Transfer students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on all college-level academic courses, but who have earned less than 18 college-level academic hours, must meet the first-time freshman admission requirements.
OR
All of the following:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all college-level academic courses
Have completed a college-level English and mathematics course designed to fulfill general education requirements
Eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring
Transfer students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on all college-level academic courses, but who have earned less than 18 college-level academic hours, must meet the first-time freshman admission requirements.
International students seeking a graduate degree or other specialist degrees or certifications at McNeese must demonstrate English language proficiency.
Note: Admission to Graduate School does not imply admission to a specific graduate degree program. Different programs may have different GPA, GRE, GMAT, letter of recommendation, or other prerequisite requirements for acceptance, some of which are listed below. Make sure to check your desired program's page for additional admission criteria. McNeese's code for GRE and GMAT is 6403.
| Minimum TOEFL score of 525 on the paper-based exam, 195 on the computer-based exam, or 79 on the Internet-based exam |
| Minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 |
| Duolingo English Test score of 100 |
| Minimum Pearson PTE score of 48 |
| Completion of level 112 with ELS Language Centers |
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Baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution. |
| Programs | GPA | GRE | GMAT | Letters | IELTS | TOEFL | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2.75 | 286(Q+V) | 400 | No | 6.0 | 79 | Six foundation courses. Academic computer course credit. |
| Engineering | 3.00 | 300(Q+V) | - | No | 6.0 | 75 | |
| Environmental Science | 2.50 | 286(Q+V) | - | Yes (3) | 6.0 | 75 | |
| Chemistry | 2.50 | 286(Q+V) | - | Yes (3) | 6.0 | 72 | |
| Integrative Biology | 2.50 | 286(Q+V) | - | No | 6.0 | 72 | |
| MAT | 2.50 | - | - | No | 6.0 | 71 | |
| Instructional Technology | - | 740 (150 x UG GPA + GRE [V + Q]) | - | No | 6.0 | 71 | |
| Mathematics/Computer Science | 2.75 | 291 (Q+V) | - | No | 6.0 | 71 | Calculus Sequence, Linear Algebra together with 12 hours of Mathematical Sciences at the junior/senior level. |
| Psychology | 2.50 | 285 [V + Q] | - | No | 6.0 | 71 | Three hours of statistics plus a minimum of 18 hours in psychology. |
| G.C Business | 2.50 | - | - | No | 6.0 | 79 |