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Grambling State University

Grambling State University is a medium, public institution located in Grambling, la. Founded in 1901, Grambling State University offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 4,163 undergraduates
cost $7,683 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Grambling State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 42.4%
SAT score average 938
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.01
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Grambling State University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 25:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
25 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Other

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Social Sciences, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,683
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,990
Books & supplies $1,800
Other expenses $5,190
Cost of attendance* $25,663
Average financial aid package $10,595
Estimated cost $15,068 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,706
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,990
Books & supplies $1,800
Other expenses $5,190
Cost of attendance* $34,686
Average financial aid package $10,595
Estimated cost $24,091 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Grambling State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,163, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

4,201

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
1%
African American %
91%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Grambling State University, students love their Tiger Marching Band. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 403 Main Street, Grambling, LA 71245
phone 318-274-3811
address www.gram.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Tiger marching band

Black dynasty modeling troupe

Academic and professional clubs

Sororities

Fraternities

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Grambling State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Grambling State University?

Grambling State University is located in Grambling, la.

What is the acceptance rate at Grambling State University? 

The acceptance rate for Grambling State University is 42%.

What’s the average GPA for Grambling State University?

The average high school GPA for Grambling State University students was 3.01.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Grambling State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Grambling State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $102,652.

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