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Grambling State University

Grambling, LA 4-Year Public

Grambling Admissions

Check in with Grambling State University's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Grambling State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Grambling State University's admissions stats.

Grambling State University 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.0
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 26%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 74%
Waitlist No

Grambling State University Application Deadlines

Check with Grambling State University directly for more info on application deadlines.


Considering Applying Early to Grambling State University?


Grambling State University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Grambling State University directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


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Transferring to Grambling State University

For more information on transferring to Grambling State University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Grambling State University

Grambling State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Grambling State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Grambling State University

What does Grambling State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
First Generation Considered

Make sure to check with Grambling State University for more information on admission factors.

Grambling State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Grambling State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Grambling State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)
Other Requirements 19 units from Required Core 4 Curriculum including no more than one developmental course
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Grambling State University?

Students admitted to Grambling State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 100% submitted a class rank. , 3% were in the top 25%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Grambling State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA
3.75 and 3.99
3.50 and 3.74
3.25 and 3.49
3.00 and 3.24
2.50 and 2.9
2.00 and 2.49

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Grambling State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Grambling State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 26% of Grambling State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 74% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Grambling State University, you should strive to earn between 16 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Grambling State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Grambling State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.


Grambling State University Admissions FAQs


Do I have to submit test scores to Grambling State University?

✅ Grambling State University is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Grambling State University?

🟨 Grambling State University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

Want To Learn More About Grambling State University?

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Grambling Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

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Grambling Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Not available

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Grambling SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

450 - 520

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Reading SAT Range

Not available

Grambling GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.01

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Grambling, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.01. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,232

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,683

Out-of-State

$16,706

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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