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
24%Acceptance
955SAT Avg
4,144Students
25:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$41,109Earnings 10yr
$19,125Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate23.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 955
Reading & WritingMid: 471
450590
MathMid: 460
410560
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 17
1519
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
Programs (61)
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
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Source: Wikipedia