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Grambling State University

Also known as: GSU, Grambling

📍 Grambling, Louisiana🏛️ Town Setting👥 4,164 Undergrads🔗 www.gram.edu

Overview

Grambling State University is an medium public research university in Grambling, Louisiana. It enrolls about 4,164 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 45%. Graduates earn a median of $41,109 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

45%

Selective

SAT Avg

943

490–570

Net Price

$19,809

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

36%

Retention

66%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$41,109

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Selective

Acceptance Rate

44.9%

SAT Average

943

ACT Composite

15–19

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200490 – 570 (mid 50%)800

Math

200430 – 510 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

115 – 19 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,683

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$16,706

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,367

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$19,809

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$18,666
$30,001 – $48,000	$19,007
$48,001 – $75,000	$21,743
$75,001 – $110,000	$24,525
$110,001 +	$25,310

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

77.8%

Academics & Programs

Grambling State University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

16.3%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

13.9%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

12.1%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

6.7%

Education

6.5%

Computer & Information Sciences

5.8%

Psychology

5.4%

Public Administration & Social Services

5.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

36%

On-Time (4yr)

30%

Retention (FT)

66%

% Earning >$25K

56%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$25,589

8 years

$29,689

10 years

$41,109

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

100.0%

White

33.3%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

0.5%

Black or African American

87.1%

Asian

0.1%

Hispanic / Latino

1.8%

Two or more races

2.2%

International

8.4%

Gender

Women

61.1%

Men

38.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grambling State University hard to get into?

Selective — the acceptance rate is 45%. Admitted students average an SAT of 943.

How much does Grambling State University cost?

In-state tuition is $7,683, and out-of-state is $16,706. Average net price after financial aid is $19,809.

What is Grambling State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Homeland Security & Law Enforcement, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Grambling State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 36%, and 66% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.