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Grambling State University

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Start: 2026-04-15T14:00:00
Location: Grambling State University

GSU

Grambling, Louisiana 71245

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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

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

2300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (61)

Student Life

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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

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Washington Monthly

#125

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History & Fun Facts

•In 1896, the North Louisiana Colored Agriculture Relief Association led by Lafayette Richmond was formed to organize and operate a school.
•Adams, sent to aid the group in organizing an industrial school, became its founder and first president.
•Under Adams' leadership, the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School opened on November 1, 1901.
•Four years later, the school moved to its present location and was renamed as the North Louisiana Agricultural and Industrial School.
•By 1928, the school was able to offer two-year professional certificates and diplomas after becoming a state junior college.

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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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

New Orleans (MSY)227 miles

Rental car

341 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

454 min$272-454

Memphis (MEM)234 miles

Rental car

351 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

468 min$281-468

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award