Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,405
Graduate Enrollment: 865
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 72.46%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 66.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 46.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 34.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 26.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.8%
Black: 90.2%
Hispanic: 1.3%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 2.6%
Black: 90.2%
Hispanic: 1.3%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 2.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $24,135
In-State tuition: $7,683Out-of-State tuition: $16,706
Estimated books and supplies: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,990 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,190 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,932 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,190 (2022)
Average Family Income: $31,642 (2017)
Median Family Income: $19,680 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 88.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 91.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $36,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $387 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,963 |
| $30k-48k | $17,143 |
| $48k-75k | $20,181 |
| $75k-110k | $22,425 |
| $110k+ | $20,428 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 12%6-year graduation rate: 29%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $36,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $24,708 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 56.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 54.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 44.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 42.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $26,496 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $35,272 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 39 | $36,500 | $337 | $24,353 ($2,029) | $29,877 ($2,490) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 9 | $43,500 | $456 | ||
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 16 | $80,431 ($6,703) | $98,682 ($8,224) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 45 | $38,828 | $360 | $24,329 ($2,027) | $34,679 ($2,890) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 28 | $43,106 | $364 | $29,401 ($2,450) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 21 | $41,562 | $394 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 19 | $44,625 | $379 | $43,637 ($3,636) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 24 | $53,588 | $509 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 52 | $33,187 | $329 | $25,598 ($2,133) | $42,857 ($3,571) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 19 | $41,750 | $368 | $26,783 ($2,232) | $31,093 ($2,591) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 31 | $494 | $30,733 ($2,561) | $34,601 ($2,883) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 26 | $38,475 | $371 | $19,807 ($1,651) | $28,677 ($2,390) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 116 | $39,871 | $366 | $21,355 ($1,780) | $33,296 ($2,775) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 136 | $733 | $38,230 ($3,186) | $41,168 ($3,431) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 22 | $833 | $38,611 ($3,218) | $46,227 ($3,852) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 50 | $49,736 | $432 | $23,254 ($1,938) | $33,322 ($2,777) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 25 | $606 | $38,229 ($3,186) | $47,841 ($3,987) | |
| Master's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 30 | $628 | $38,343 ($3,195) | $37,163 ($3,097) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 20 | $31,000 | $323 | $36,474 ($3,040) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 34 | $37,449 | $382 | $25,129 ($2,094) | $32,630 ($2,719) |
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Education, Other. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $54,063Full time faculty: 92%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 24.0
School's endowment start of year: $7,618,350 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $8,081,377 (2022)