Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Grambling State's SAT midpoint is 95 points higher than Southern University and A & M's
SAT midpoint - 2
Southern University and A & M admits 35% vs. 45% at Grambling State
Acceptance rate - 3
Southern University and A & M's yield is 2 pts higher than Grambling State's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Southern University and A & MAccessible
- Grambling StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Southern University and A & MTest-optional
- Grambling StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Southern University and A & M
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
Grambling State
, GPA, and tests are all very important. 5% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Southern University and A & M | Grambling State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why