- Acceptance rate: 45% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–570 reading and writing, 430–510 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–19 composite
- Average net price: $19,092 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Grambling State University reported: an acceptance rate of 45% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–19.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Grambling State University reviews each application.
Grambling State University GPA requirements
Grambling State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Grambling State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Grambling State University acceptance rate
Grambling State University admitted 5,821 of 12,976 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 45%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Grambling State University is a public 4-year university in Grambling, Louisiana, with 4,313 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Grambling State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 430 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| ACT English | 13 | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 | 17 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 943 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Grambling State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Grambling State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,092 a year at Grambling State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Grambling State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Grambling State University admitted 45% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Grambling State University look for?
Grambling State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Grambling State University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Grambling State University admitted 45% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Grambling State University accept?
Grambling State University's acceptance rate was 45% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,821 of 12,976 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Grambling State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Grambling State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Grambling State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores and 22% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Grambling State University?
A lot: Grambling State University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and college preparatory program. It considers test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Grambling State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Grambling State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–570 in reading and writing and 430–510 in math; ACT composite 15–19, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Grambling State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Grambling State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Grambling State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,092 a year at Grambling State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Grambling State University look at legacy status?
Yes. Grambling State University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Grambling State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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