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Overview
Founded by a group of African American farmers in 1901, Grambling State University is a 4-year public school in north central Louisiana. This Historically Black College and University is listed on the Louisiana African-American heritage trail. Part of the University of Louisiana System, Grambling State is home to colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Professional Studies, and Education conferring undergraduate degrees in 25 academic fields of study. In addition to classroom space, the Grambling State campus features a television center hosting student-produced public service TV programming facilities.
Acceptance Rate:
42%
Average Net Price:
$16,384
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.0
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
981
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,683 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,706 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
75%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,442
75%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,131
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,674
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1891
96%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,131
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$17,813,560
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,504,808
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
96%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,683
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,969
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$355
Students receiving federal loans
95%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$9,668
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,170
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
10732
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
442
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | August 23 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Application Fee
$20
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
19%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 981
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,058
Total Number of Undergrads
4,201
0
100
16%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
25:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
62
Faculty Overview
0
100
64%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
42
Countries Represented
25
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
70
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
53%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
125
Total Female Athletes
92
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Grambling State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,800
Top 5 Cities
Dallas
Monroe
Houston
Shreveport
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Grambling State University
AT&T
US Army
Walmart
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Community and Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,969
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$355
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingGrambling is a great school because you get to experienve the life of a black college and how diffeerent some things at grambling are compared to other schools. Grambling also gives you the chance to make out there in the work world with the education and things you learn from Grambling
Domonique McElroy from Little Rock, AR
Grambling State University is a great place to start your college career. I fully enjoyed my first semester there with all the things that they have to offer. If you choose Grambling as your college, I'm pretty sure you will not be sorry.
Jasmine from Colfax, LA
Great school with a diverse student body. This school has good standards, to ensure that students are motivated to do their best. GSU is located in a quiet city with stores and activities only a short drive away.
Nadine from Grambling, LA
Teachers Really Care And Are willing to help at all times.
Starresha from Chicago, IL
it's a great educational environment.
teachers are ready to help students and
most students work together.
teachers are ready to help students and
most students work together.
Les Dames from Grambling, LA
Grambling is a great place where Everybody is Somebody and by this I'm say that because this is the schools motto and they stick to it, no one is left unnoticed on the semi-big campus. Grambling is rated great for class and sticking wth traditon and most importantly the outstanding marching band!
Lea from Grambling, LA
Grambling State University is the best HBCU there is! It has a great atmosphere and the Criminal Justice degree program. It makes me feel right at home and it has the best school pride in Louisiana!
Alexandria from Mather, PA
Each one, Teach one not only do I learn from the professors and staff but the students as well. There is ALWAYS someone to help you out with something.
Devanny from Birmingham, AL
Grambling made me feel at home! It's a very welcoming atmosphere, even just visiting there makes you feel like you belong. It's a great HBCU!
Sydney from Lonoke, AR
Grambling State University is one of the most prestigious HBCUs. They are unique in the way that they educate their students. I would recommend them to anyone who was interested in going college.
TaWanna from Lake Providence, LA
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