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Grambling State University

GSU

Grambling, Louisiana 71245

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Mid-SizeRuralVery SelectivePublicHBCU

Highly selective — known for business

Grambling State University is a public institution in Grambling with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 955, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 25:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,109 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,125.

Established
1901
Motto
Where Everybody Is Somebody
Type
Public historically Black university
Division
Division I

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24%Acceptance
955SAT Avg
4,144Students
25:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$41,109Earnings 10yr
$19,125Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Grambling State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate23.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 955

Reading & WritingMid: 471
450590
MathMid: 460
410560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 17
1519

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

23.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

955

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,683
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,706
Room & Board$10,990
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$25,100
Average Net Price$19,125
Median Debt at Graduation$36,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$387

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,447
$30–48K$19,923
$48–75K$23,591
$75–110K$24,096
$110K+$24,356

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,125

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

22.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

27

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,144
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
72%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 93%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate32.3%
Freshman Retention76.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$25,589
8 Years$29,689
10 Years$41,109

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$31,500
Men
$34,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#99
Washington Monthly
#125

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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