Grambling State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3879 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1090 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1019 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #3521 of 4,329 | For Cyber Security |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Undergraduates
- 4,201
- Graduates
- 857
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- gram.edu
Grambling State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Grambling State University has an acceptance rate of 42% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 39% | 44% |
| Applicants | 10,732 | 3,172 | 7,560 |
| Admissions | 4,547 | 1,242 | 3,305 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 819 | 301 | 518 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 42 | 12 | 30 |
3,575 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,132 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
68 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 990
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Grambling State University are 840-990 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
165 or 19%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 19
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Grambling State University are 15-19 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 4637 (92%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 109 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 103 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 103 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 66 (1%) |
| White | 27 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,442
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,140 | $5,110 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,140 | $5,110 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,140 | $5,110 |
| Fee in-district | $2,543 | $2,306 |
| Fee in-state | $2,543 | $2,306 |
| Fee out-of-state | $11,566 | $11,329 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,363 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,498 |
| Room charge | $5,548 |
| Meal charge | $3,950 |
Grambling State University majors
Grambling State University has granted 671 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 131 master's across 11 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees in Education, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Grambling State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 145 | 32 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 78 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 49 | ||
| Social Work | 28 | 17 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 38 | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 37 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 35 | ||
| General Studies | 30 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | 13 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 28 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 26 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 22 | ||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 21 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 19 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | 3 | |
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Public Administration | 9 | ||
| Education, Other | 3 | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, Other | 5 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 671 | 131 | 3 |
Grambling State University has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 29% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Grambling State University has published 618 scientific papers with 6,601 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 15 |
| 1992 | 5 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 | 14 |
| 1994 | 8 | 13 |
| 1995 | 7 | 16 |
| 1996 | 11 | 16 |
| 1997 | 12 | 26 |
| 1998 | 14 | 57 |
| 1999 | 9 | 76 |
| 2000 | 3 | 89 |
| 2001 | 12 | 82 |
| 2002 | 8 | 112 |
| 2003 | 10 | 73 |
| 2004 | 9 | 101 |
| 2005 | 15 | 125 |
| 2006 | 14 | 141 |
| 2007 | 16 | 173 |
| 2008 | 21 | 183 |
| 2009 | 22 | 199 |
| 2010 | 20 | 234 |
| 2011 | 22 | 267 |
| 2012 | 15 | 311 |
| 2013 | 15 | 341 |
| 2014 | 16 | 358 |
| 2015 | 15 | 337 |
| 2016 | 15 | 293 |
| 2017 | 17 | 265 |
| 2018 | 13 | 272 |
| 2019 | 13 | 282 |
| 2020 | 9 | 351 |
| 2021 | 13 | 352 |
| 2022 | 40 | 270 |
| 2023 | 75 | 721 |
Grambling State University alumni
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Ronnie Coleman
- Occupations
- police officerplayer of American footballbodybuilder
- Biography
-
Ronald Dean Coleman is an American retired professional bodybuilder. The winner of the Mr. Olympia title for eight consecutive years, he is widely regarded as either the greatest bodybuilder of all time or one of the two greatest along with Arnold Schwarzenegger and as the most dominant bodybuilding physique ever to grace the stage. Winner of 26 IFBB professional titles, he is also renowned for his combination of size and conditioning, dominant body-parts and extremely heavy workouts, making him the strongest bodybuilder of all time.
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Erykah Badu
- Occupations
- writeractorsinger-songwritercomposerjazz musician
- Biography
-
Erica Abi Wright, known professionally as Erykah Badu, is an American singer and songwriter. Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip hop, Badu rose to prominence in the late 1990s when her debut album Baduizm (1997), placed her at the forefront of the neo soul movement, earning her the nickname "Queen of Neo Soul" by music critics.
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E-40
- Occupations
- rappersongwriteractorentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Earl Tywone Stevens Sr., better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, appeared on numerous movie soundtracks, and has also done guest appearances on a host of other rap albums. Initially an underground artist, his 1995 solo album In a Major Way opened him up to a wider audience. Beginning in 1998, he began collaborating with mainstream rappers outside the San Francisco Bay Area. He rose to higher mainstream popularity in 2006 with his single "Tell Me When to Go", which was produced by Lil Jon.
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Doug Williams
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Douglas Lee Williams is an American football executive and former quarterback and coach. Williams is best known for his performance with the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos, making him the first black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl. He was named Super Bowl MVP after breaking two Super Bowl passing records: 340 yards total, and being the first to throw four touchdowns in a single quarter.
General info
| Alternative names | Grambling GSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | Where Everybody Is Somebody |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 467 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 403 Main Street Grambling, Louisiana, 71245 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 3182473811 |