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Grambling State University

GSU

Grambling, Louisiana 71245

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

23.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.0%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

8

Drug Arrests

6

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

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
10 Years$41,109

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#99
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#125
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Intercollegiate football

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1896, the North Louisiana Colored Agriculture Relief Association led by Lafayette Richmond was formed to organize and operate a school.
  • By 1928, the school was able to offer two-year professional certificates and diplomas after becoming a state junior college.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from LA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
237 mi(411 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
238 mi(413 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
247 mi(428 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans227 mi
MEM Memphis234 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental234 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1363 mi · ~39h 23m drive
New York, NY1178 mi · ~34h 2m drive
Hartford, CT1271 mi · ~36h 43m drive
Providence, RI1332 mi · ~38h 29m drive
Albany, NY1247 mi · ~36h 1m drive
Syracuse, NY1157 mi · ~33h 25m drive
Rochester, NY1101 mi · ~31h 48m drive
Buffalo, NY1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive
Philadelphia, PA1102 mi · ~31h 50m drive
Pittsburgh, PA892 mi · ~25h 46m drive
Harrisburg, PA1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Newark, NJ1171 mi · ~33h 50m drive
Washington, DC982 mi · ~28h 22m drive
Baltimore, MD1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive
Atlanta, GA489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
Charlotte, NC706 mi · ~20h 24m drive
Raleigh, NC835 mi · ~24h 7m drive
Miami, FL887 mi · ~25h 37m drive
Orlando, FL728 mi · ~21h 2m drive
Tampa, FL688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
Nashville, TN421 mi · ~12h 10m drive
New Orleans, LA237 mi · ~6h 51m drive
Richmond, VA930 mi · ~26h 52m drive
Chicago, IL704 mi · ~20h 20m drive
Detroit, MI859 mi · ~24h 49m drive
Minneapolis, MN861 mi · ~24h 52m drive
St. Louis, MO445 mi · ~12h 51m drive
Kansas City, MO466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Indianapolis, IN620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Columbus, OH746 mi · ~21h 33m drive
Cleveland, OH867 mi · ~25h 3m drive
Milwaukee, WI772 mi · ~22h 18m drive
Dallas, TX238 mi · ~6h 53m drive
Houston, TX247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Austin, TX335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
San Antonio, TX404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
Los Angeles, CA1475 mi · ~42h 37m drive
San Francisco, CA1709 mi · ~49h 22m drive
San Diego, CA1420 mi · ~41h 1m drive
Seattle, WA1863 mi · ~53h 49m drive
Portland, OR1827 mi · ~52h 47m drive
Denver, CO846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Phoenix, AZ1122 mi · ~32h 25m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1202 mi · ~34h 43m drive
Honolulu, HI4028 mi · ~116h 22m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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