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Interested in attending Grambling State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Grambling State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

23
%
Acceptance rate
June 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Grambling State University?

23%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Grambling State accepted 23% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.

In the most recent year, 24,521 people applied and 5,806 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
4112 / 15914 (26%)
Men
1694 / 8607 (20%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Grambling State University:

100%
82.0
64.0
46.0
28.0
10.0
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Grambling State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Grambling State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Grambling State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Grambling State University?

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

14%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

46%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
400
75th Percentile
480
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
440
75th Percentile
510
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
840
75th Percentile
990

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Grambling State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline
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