Grambling State University

Grambling, LA • publicDI | SWAC | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Distant )
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,866 • Total: 5,833
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
403 Main Street
Grambling, LA
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,811 (37.2%) • Female: 3,055 (62.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 7 0.1%
Black/African American 4,410 90.6%
Hispanic/Latino 78 1.6%
White 40 0.8%
Two or More Races 118 2.4%
International 192 3.9%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
23.7%
5,806 admitted from 24,521 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 450-590
Math: 410-560
Total: 860-1150
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
15-19
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
32.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate
8.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
76.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
34.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$16,872
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$16,872
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $5,140
Out-of-state: $5,140
Room & Board
$1,800
Books & Supplies
$9,932
Students Receiving Pell Grants
84%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
SWAC
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (4)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Bowling Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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