Grambling State University

Grambling, LA · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Grambling State University reported a 23.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Grambling State University is a public 4-year institution in Grambling, LA, with an SAT reference of 920 and an ACT reference of 17. The historical average net price is $19,809 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

23.7%

24,521 applicants

SAT reference

920

Combined score

ACT reference

17

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,809

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Grambling State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8609201080
ACT (composite, 1–36)151719

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

34.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

66.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

4,164

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Grambling State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$18,666
$30,001 – $48,000$19,007
$48,001 – $75,000$21,743
$75,001 – $110,000$24,525
$110,000+$25,310

Top Majors at Grambling State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing102
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice87
Biological & Biomedical Sciences76
Liberal Arts & General Studies42
Education41
Computer & Information Sciences36
Psychology34
Public Administration & Social Services32
Family & Consumer Sciences29
Communication & Journalism26

Financial Aid at Grambling State University

About Grambling State University

Official website: https://www.gram.edu/

Admissions: https://www.gram.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Grambling State University

What is the acceptance rate at Grambling State University?

Grambling State University reported a 24% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 24,521. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Grambling State University?

The historical 24% acceptance rate suggests Grambling State University was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Grambling State University?

The imported historical records for Grambling State University include an SAT reference value of 920 and an ACT reference value of 17. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Grambling State University?

The stored historical average net price at Grambling State University is $19,809 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 95%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,763 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Grambling State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Grambling State University is 34%. its stored first-year retention rate is 66%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Grambling State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Grambling State University?

Grambling State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 31, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Grambling State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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