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#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

GSU- Grambling Admission Requirements

Grambling, Louisiana

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Chances of getting into Grambling State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
72%
Admission Difficulty for Grambling State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into GSU- Grambling and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at GSU- Grambling is 72%.  It ranks #11 in Louisiana for lowest rate of acceptance. GSU- Grambling is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,428 out of 3,351 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 81 percent on standardized admission tests. Grambling State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.01. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The GSU- Grambling application fee is $20 and applications are due by Jul 15.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Grambling State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.01 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 930 on the SAT
  • Score 17 on the ACT

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Grambling State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 91% of students submitted SAT scores and 91% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

GSU- Grambling SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
822-1040
Applicants Submitting SAT 
91%
SAT Scores for Grambling State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 422
SAT Math 25th 400
SAT Composite 25th 822
SAT Scores for Grambling State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 520
SAT Math 75th 520
SAT Composite 75th 1040
Average SAT Score 930

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Grambling State University?

Grambling State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Grambling State University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 822-1040.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Grambling State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1040 and Above Good >83%
931 to 1040 Avg + 72%-83%
822 to 931 Avg - 58%-72%
713 to 822 Reach 42%-58%
Less than 713 Low <42%
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GSU- Grambling ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
15-19 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
91%
ACT Scores for Grambling State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 14
ACT Math 25th 15
ACT Composite 25th 15
ACT Scores for Grambling State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 16
ACT Math 75th 17
ACT Composite 75th 19
Average ACT Score 17

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into GSU- Grambling?

Grambling State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

GSU- Grambling regularly accepts students who score 15 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 81 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 15-19.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Grambling State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
19 and Above Good >83%
17 to 19 Avg + 72%-83%
15 to 17 Avg - 58%-72%
13 to 15 Reach 42%-58%
Less than 13 Low <42%
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GSU- Grambling GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.01
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Grambling State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into GSU- Grambling. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Grambling State University was 3.01 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #23 in Louisiana for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as GSU- Grambling accepts 72% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

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

Applying

Admission Statistics

Grambling State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,448 903 3,351
Accepted 1,771 657 2,428
Acceptance Rate 72% 73% 72%
Enrolled 473 277 750
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 42% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
48

Applicants have 48 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2023.

Application Fee

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

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
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Grambling State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159009 IPEDS survey data for Grambling State University.

FAQs

Does Grambling State University prefer SAT or ACT?

91% of students submit their SAT scores to GSU- Grambling. 91% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Grambling State University?

72% of those who apply are granted admission to GSU- Grambling. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Grambling State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 822 and 1040. 91% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Grambling State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 15 and 19. 91% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.