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Grambling State University

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA · Town · 4,164 students
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$19,809
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
34%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$41,109
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
45%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1901, Grambling State University is a prominent public historically Black institution in northern Louisiana, renowned for standout programs in nursing, criminal justice, mass communication, and computer science—including the state’s first undergraduate degree in cybersecurity. Campus culture is deeply rooted in HBCU pride and tight-knit community life, anchored by active Greek organizations and a storied athletic heritage shaped by legendary football coach Eddie Robinson. The student experience is uniquely energized by the internationally acclaimed "World Famed Tiger Marching Band" and beloved traditions like the annual Bayou Classic, offering undergraduates a vibrant, culturally rich environment centered on leadership and achievement.

Wikipedia:Grambling State University is a public historically black university in Grambling, Louisiana, United States. Grambling State is home of the Eddie G. Robinson Museum and is listed on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. Grambling State is a member-school of the University of Louisiana System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Location
Grambling, LA, 71245 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
227 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,683$16,706
Housing & food (on campus)$10,990$10,990
Books & supplies$1,800$1,800
Cost of attendance$25,367$34,390 est.
Average net price$19,809Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$16,706
In-state: $7,683
Housing & food (on campus)$10,990
Books & supplies$1,800
Cost of attendance$34,390 est.
In-state: $25,367
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $19,809
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,666
$30–48k
$19,007
$48–75k
$21,743
$75–110k
$24,525
$110k+
$25,310
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
34%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
35% graduated · 16% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 47% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$25,589
10 yrs after entry$41,109
Debt
Median at graduation$36,500
Monthly payment$387
Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$39k
90th percentile$50,250
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
45%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
943
R 490–570 · M 430–510
ACT midpoint
17
Comp 15–19 · E 13–19 · M 14–17
SAT middle 50%: 920–1080
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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
25 : 1
Pell grant
75%
First-gen
39%
Family income
$19,680
Independent
16%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
10%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
2%
Black
87%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
8%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$25,589
After 10 yrs
$41,109
Criminal Justice and Corrections109
Biology, General78
Business Administration, Management and Operations47
Communication and Media Studies40
Accounting and Related Services35
Information Science/Studies33
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities33
Social Work33
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas30
Psychology, General27
Marketing27
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services25
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General24
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies23
History14
Sociology12
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$18M
Full-time faculty
88%
Faculty salary
$6,296/mo
Teaching spend
$4,469
per student
Federal loans
78%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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