Grambling State University Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$20
Acceptance Rate
23.68%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.78%
Freshmen Enrollment
861
SAT Scores
970
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 10,732 students have applied and 4,547 students have allowed to admit to Grambling State University (Acceptance rate: 42.37%). Grambling's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.94 % where 861 students have finally enrolled out of 4,547 admitted students.
Grambling acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Louisiana State University-Shreveport and McNeese State University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 84.57%).
Grambling enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 41.01%).
How to Apply to Grambling State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Grambling.
| Admission | www.gram.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.gram.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.gram.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.gram.edu/finaid/NetPrice/ |
| Athletic | www.gram.edu/offices/pair/docs/Athletic Graduation Rates.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.gram.edu/student-life/services/counseling-center/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Grambling and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Grambling State University is 970 and the average ACT score is 17. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Grambling State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,043). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Grambling State University | 970 | 17 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,043 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana | 1,092 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Grambling State University, 68 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 970 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 440 | 470 | 510 |
| Mathematics | 400 | 440 | 480 |
| Total | 840 | 910 | 990 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Grambling State University, 165 students submitted ACT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 17 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| English | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 18 |
Grambling Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Grambling State University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |