Grambling State University: Review & Facts

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Grambling State University is a medium four-year, public school with 5,060 students enrolled. This school was established in 1901 and is the only college located in Grambling, Louisiana.

Grambling State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Grambling State University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

44

Grambling State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Criminal Justice, Biology, Social Work, Education, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Grambling State University student retention rate is fair at 72% (close to Louisiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

72%

Fair

The graduation rate at Grambling State University is low: 44%.

Student to faculty ratio at Grambling State University is reasonable - 25:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low - about $5,200 annually. The additional fees at Grambling State University beyond tuition are around $11,600; this totals $16,800 per academic year.

Read the details about Grambling State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

42%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 10,732 applications were submitted and 4,547 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to become a student at this school.

Grambling State University will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Grambling State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$5,500

Medium

Grambling State University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Grambling State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

F

Unsafe

Grambling State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $5,500 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Grambling State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Grambling State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Grambling State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Grambling State University
403 Main Street
Grambling, Louisiana
71245, USA