Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · Public
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Grambling State University admitted 44.9% of applicants university-wide (5,821 of 12,976).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 44.9% | 5,821 | 12,976 |
| Men | 39.1% | 1,877 | 4,805 |
| Women | 48.3% | 3,944 | 8,170 |
Of 5,821 admitted students, 1,047 enrolled (18.0% yield).
Grambling State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 920–1080
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 15–19
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Grambling State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $31,996/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,706 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $15,290 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $31,996/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,666 |
| $30k–48k | $19,007 |
| $48k–75k | $21,743 |
| $75k–110k | $24,525 |
| Over $110k | $25,310 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — $7,683 per year (Merit)
- GAP Fund — up to $800 (Need Based)
- BeyGOOD Foundation Renaissance Scholarship — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — $7,683 per year (Merit)
- GAP Fund — up to $800 (Need Based)
- BeyGOOD Foundation Renaissance Scholarship — Varies (Other)
Grambling State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application for Admission
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Proof of Immunization / TB Questionnaire
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application for Admission
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Proof of Immunization / TB Questionnaire
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Grambling State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Grambling State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $41,109
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 36.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 66%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $36,500
- At graduation
Grambling State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #575
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (14%), Biological & life sciences (9%), Psychology (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 19:1.
Grambling State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.