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42.4%Acceptance
$7,683Tuition
4,144Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,109Earnings
#14 in LouisianaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCU

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
42.4%
Average SAT
915
SAT Range (25th–75th)
840–990
ACT Composite (avg)
17
Total Enrollment
4,144

Admissions Overview

Grambling State is moderately selective with a 42% acceptance rate. This means roughly two out of every five applicants gain admission. Students typically score between 840 and 990 on the SAT, with an average of 915. The middle 50% ACT range centers around a 17 average. These scores reflect the university's mission to provide access to higher education while maintaining academic standards. Grambling seeks students who value the rich tradition of historically black colleges and universities. The school particularly attracts those interested in its well-known football program, world-famous marching band, and strong sense of community. Students who thrive here often appreciate the close-knit campus culture despite the 25:1 student-faculty ratio.