More selective than 86% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
14% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 46% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Grambling State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Grambling State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Grambling State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 570 |
| SAT math | 430 | 510 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 19 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 920 | 1080 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Grambling State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 45% | 490–570 | 430–510 | 15–19 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 24% | 450–590 | 410–560 | 15–19 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Grambling State University compared with other Louisiana colleges?
Grambling State University has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | 14% | 86% | $39,949 |
| 2 | Southern University and A & M College | 35% | 27% | $20,077 |
| 3 | Dillard University | 42% | 43% | $22,094 |
| 4 | Grambling State University | 45% | 36% | $19,809 |
| 5 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | 51% | 38% | $7,022 |
| 6 | Centenary College of Louisiana | 56% | 56% | $23,624 |
| 7 | Xavier University of Louisiana | 69% | 49% | $17,127 |
| 8 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | 73% | 69% | $19,151 |
| 9 | University of Holy Cross | 74% | 49% | $15,635 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Grambling State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Grambling State University admissions questions
What is the Grambling State University acceptance rate?
Grambling State University accepts 45% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,806 of 24,521 applicants were admitted.
Does Grambling State University require the SAT or ACT?
Grambling State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 14% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 46% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Grambling State University?
The middle 50% of Grambling State University enrolled first-year students scored 920–1080 on the SAT and 15–19 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Grambling State University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (916 of 5,806).
Is Grambling State University getting harder to get into?
Grambling State University accepted 45% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 24% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Grambling State University overview