Grambling State University Acceptance Rate
Grambling, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 24,521
- Admitted
- 5,806
- Yield
- 15.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Grambling State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 44% in 2014–15 to 23.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,894 to 24,521 (+747%) over that period.
Its 23.7% rate makes Grambling State University more selective than about 94% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 90%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (25.8% for women vs 19.7% for men, a 6.1-point gap). Grambling State University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 15.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,894 | 1,272 | 44% | 406 |
| 2015–16 | 3,584 | 1,370 | 38.2% | 630 |
| 2016–17 | 6,340 | 2,862 | 45.1% | 865 |
| 2017–18 | 7,232 | 3,093 | 42.8% | 877 |
| 2018–19 | 3,275 | 3,103 | 94.7% | 923 |
| 2019–20 | 3,109 | 3,023 | 97.2% | 874 |
| 2020–21 | 8,153 | 7,600 | 93.2% | 1,241 |
| 2021–22 | 3,351 | 2,428 | 72.5% | 750 |
| 2022–23 | 10,732 | 4,547 | 42.4% | 861 |
| 2023–24 | 24,521 | 5,806 | 23.7% | 916 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 15,914 | 4,112 | 25.8% |
| Men | 8,607 | 1,694 | 19.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–590 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 410–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–19 | 46% |
How Grambling State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Grambling State University's acceptance rate?
Grambling State University's acceptance rate is 23.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,806 admitted of 24,521 applicants).
Is Grambling State University test optional?
Grambling State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Grambling State University?
Grambling State University received 24,521 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,806.
What SAT score do you need for Grambling State University?
Admitted students at Grambling State University typically scored 450–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 410–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Grambling State University getting harder to get into?
Grambling State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 44% in 2014–15 to 23.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.gram.edu/.