GSU- Grambling Admission Requirements

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GSU- Grambling Admission Overview

GSU- Grambling admission requirements are competitive. Last year GSU- Grambling admitted 44.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.01 GPA (B) and SAT 920-1080 / ACT 15-19. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

GSU- Grambling requires the SAT or ACT for unknown.

Cycle: unknown. Source: https://www.gram.edu/admissions/requirements

GSU- Grambling Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

44.9%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The GSU- Grambling acceptance rate is 44.9%. Last year, 5,821 of 12,976 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into GSU- Grambling and can you get accepted?

GSU- Grambling is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Grambling State University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.01. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

GSU- Grambling GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.01

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.01

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at GSU- Grambling typically have around a 3.01 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades.

The school ranks #23 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

GSU- Grambling Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Grambling State University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Typical freshman review also looks for a 2.0 unweighted high school GPA and completion of the Board of Regents Core 4 curriculum. Applicants 25 or older may be admitted without ACT scores.

Cycle: unknown. Source: https://www.gram.edu/admissions/requirements

GSU- Grambling SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

920-1080

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 430
Composite 920

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 510
Composite 1080

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at GSU- Grambling typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 920–1080) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. GSU- Grambling ranks #17 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 920 to 1080

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SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for unknown. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Grambling State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1080+	Above 75th	>61%
1000 to 1080	Avg +	45%-61%
920 to 1000	Avg -	30%-45%
Below 920	Below mid-50	<30%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

GSU- Grambling ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-19

Freshmen reporting ACT

22%

25th Percentile Scores

English 13
Math 14
Composite 15

75th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 17
Composite 19

Average ACT

Incoming testers at GSU- Grambling typically have around a 17 ACT (mid-50 15–19) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 31st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. GSU- Grambling places #19 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 19

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for unknown. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 17.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Grambling State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
19+	Above 75th	>61%
17 to 19	Avg +	45%-61%
15 to 17	Avg -	30%-45%
Below 15	Below mid-50	<30%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

High School Class Rank for admitted Grambling State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	0%
Top 25% of class	3%
Top 50% of class	0%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Grambling State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,170	4,805	12,976
Accepted	3,944	1,877	5,821
Acceptance Rate	48%	39%	45%
Enrolled	592	455	1,047
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	15%	24%	18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Grambling State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Grambling State University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, unknown. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Grambling State University is $20.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Grambling State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

GSU- Grambling is test-required for unknown. Last year it admitted 44.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.01 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025