Grambling State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3872 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1083 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1012 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #3387 of 4,268 | For Math Teachers |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 24%
- Undergraduates
- 4,279
- Graduates
- 835
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 24% and is among the top 6% 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 | 24% | 20% | 26% |
| Applicants | 24,521 | 8,607 | 15,914 |
| Admissions | 5,806 | 1,694 | 4,112 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 883 | 305 | 578 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 33 | 13 | 20 |
3,292 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,374 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
131 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Grambling State University are 860-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
424 or 46%
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 | 4750 (93%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 116 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 105 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 75 (1%) |
| White | 38 (0.7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (0.2%) |
| Asian | 8 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (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
- $8,763
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
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 | 2,389 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,598 |
| Room charge | $5,548 |
| Meal charge | $4,050 |
Grambling State University majors
Grambling State University has granted 659 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 114 master's across 10 programs, and 2 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 | 109 | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 78 | ||
| Social Work | 33 | 15 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 40 | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 42 | ||
| Accounting | 35 | ||
| General Studies | 33 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 33 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 30 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | ||
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 25 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 24 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 23 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | 4 | |
| History, General | 14 | ||
| Public Administration | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 8 | ||
| Education, Other | 4 | 2 | |
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 659 | 114 | 2 |
Grambling State University has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 24% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Grambling State University has published 783 scientific papers with 9,709 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 14 |
| 1993 | 8 | 19 |
| 1994 | 14 | 17 |
| 1995 | 10 | 22 |
| 1996 | 14 | 23 |
| 1997 | 12 | 29 |
| 1998 | 14 | 64 |
| 1999 | 10 | 80 |
| 2000 | 2 | 105 |
| 2001 | 12 | 82 |
| 2002 | 8 | 118 |
| 2003 | 10 | 88 |
| 2004 | 11 | 105 |
| 2005 | 18 | 128 |
| 2006 | 13 | 154 |
| 2007 | 20 | 170 |
| 2008 | 20 | 204 |
| 2009 | 23 | 214 |
| 2010 | 22 | 272 |
| 2011 | 25 | 318 |
| 2012 | 15 | 363 |
| 2013 | 18 | 390 |
| 2014 | 17 | 435 |
| 2015 | 18 | 404 |
| 2016 | 18 | 348 |
| 2017 | 18 | 415 |
| 2018 | 13 | 347 |
| 2019 | 14 | 391 |
| 2020 | 12 | 495 |
| 2021 | 20 | 440 |
| 2022 | 44 | 432 |
| 2023 | 98 | 1013 |
| 2024 | 82 | 1554 |
Grambling State University alumni
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Ronnie Coleman
- Occupations
- police officerbodybuilderAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Ronald Dean Coleman is an American former professional bodybuilder, who is widely regarded as the greatest bodybuilder of all-time. Known as "The King", Coleman shares the all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight with Lee Haney. The winner of 26 IFBB professional titles including the Mr. Olympia for eight consecutive years, he is also renowned for his combination of size and conditioning, dominant body-parts and extremely heavy workouts, making him the strongest Mr. Olympia of all-time.
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Erykah Badu
- Occupations
- recording artistrecord producersingerpoetjazz 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
- songwriterrapperentrepreneuractor
- Biography
-
Earl Tywone Stevens, better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. Stevens is a founding member of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 27 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
- American football player
- Biography
-
Douglas Lee Williams is an American professional football executive and former quarterback and coach who is a senior advisor for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). 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 | 462 |
| 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 |