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Grambling State University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
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 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
77%
Submitting ACT
23%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 981
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,438
Total Number of Undergrads
4,511
Classroom Sizes
0
100
10%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
33%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
30:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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 |
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.
76%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,868
76%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,724
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,411
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.
90%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,995
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
70
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
53%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Dallas
Monroe
Houston
Shreveport
Atlanta
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
32%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,800
What Students Are Saying
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
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
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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