- AcademicsB
- ValueC+
- DiversityB
- CampusB
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationB+
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeB
- SafetyB
Grambling State University is ...
Public, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Address
403 Main Street
Grambling, LA 71245
Website
Grambling State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
38%
SAT Range
795-955
ACT Range
16-20
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Grambling State University
Cost
Net Price
$17,051/ year
National
$15,403Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 82%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.51 responses
- 67%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.51 responses
- 75%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.51 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
89 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
50 GraduatesNursing
40 GraduatesBiology
38 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
35 GraduatesCommunications
35 GraduatesPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
27 GraduatesPsychology
27 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
26 GraduatesAccounting
21 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,308Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
84%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 53%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.55 responses
Poll
- 64%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.66 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$28,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
35%
National
48%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%- 92%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.37 responses
Grambling State University Reviews
709 reviews
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What I like about Grambling most is that everybody is truly somebody. You can change everything about you and be whomever you desire to be. Another great aspect is the culture of my school. Our band and football team ring bells. There's no better place to be than Grambling during homecoming season! The amount of support that my school has amazes me. While all of these things are great, it only gets better! Every year, thanksgiving weekend is the bayou classic held in New Orleans where we play against our rivalry school Southern University! As far as the school it's very historic. The staff members are always there to help you. They might be rude but they'll help you. I can honestly say that I haven't gotten the full college experience due to me working at least 2-3 jobs as a full-time student. I'm hoping that my last year here (Fall 17-Spring 18) that I'd be able to work less days but somehow cover my bills so that I can get that college experience my last year here. Overall I love it
Greek life is a big part of this campus atmosphere. The most popular Greeks are Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and the Omega's or "Q dawgs"...these are major African American greeks that surround themselves with sorority brothers and sisters and represent their membership to its fullest! The campus has step shows and line crossings for the public to attend but no housing arrangements on campus. Most alumni pledged early on in school and associate with new members. These greeks will persuade you to join a sorority or fraternity because they show their pride and knowledge of their institution and make it look fun and interesting.
Grambling State University is a fairly large campus where we take pride in our motto, "where everybody is somebody." From the student to the staff we treat each as family no matter the the color, shape or size; We are one! We take pride and support in our athletic team win or lose, and we party hard, win or lose. We are known nation wide for a wide range of things. Grambling teaches their students where they come from, self value and most important prepares you for the real world.