Grambling State University had a total enrollment of 5,150 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Grambling State University is 4,009 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,141. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at Grambling State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grambling State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.3% Black or African American, 1.94% Two or More Races, 1.69% Hispanic or Latino, 0.757% White, 0.117% Asian, 0.0388% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Grambling State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.3%) and Two or More Races Female (1.62%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60%), followed by Black or African American Male (28.9%) and White Female (1.06%).