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Grambling State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,465
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Acceptance rate 72%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Grambling, Louisiana, Grambling State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Grambling State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Grambling State is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 69% at Grambling State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,683

Cost of attendance at Grambling State University in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,706

Cost of attendance at Grambling State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Grambling State University received on average $7,397 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,397
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 911 79% $5,466 $4,979,424
Other Federal Grant 911 79% $5,782 $5,267,636
State Grant/Scholarships 320 28% $2,521 $806,808
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 367 32% $3,663 $1,344,470
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,003 87% $7,397 $7,418,914

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Grambling State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Grambling State University students is 28.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.1%.

28.9%

  • African American 28.1% 162 students
  • hispanic 23.1% 3 students
  • International Students 87.5% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 38.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Grambling State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Grambling State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training