What division is Grambling State?

Grambling State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the SWAC.

What GPA do you need for Grambling State?

The average GPA at Grambling State is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Grambling State?

Grambling State has an enrollment of approximately 4,164 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Grambling State?

Grambling State has an acceptance rate of 45%.

How do I get recruited to play at Grambling State?

To get recruited at Grambling State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Grambling State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Grambling State

Grambling, LAFCSSWAC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

4,164

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

45%

Acceptance

36%

Graduation

66%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

Grambling State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the SWAC, located in Grambling, LA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Grambling State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HBCU designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.0

Graduation

36%

Acceptance

45%

Student:Faculty

25:1

Avg SAT

955

Retention

66%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$25,589

Coaching Staff31 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Grambling State Athletics

Grambling State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Grambling, LA, competing in the SWAC. With an enrollment of 4,164 students, Grambling State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Grambling State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Grambling State is 3.0. The school maintains a 36% graduation rate.

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