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Grambling State University
Grambling, LAPublicTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 45% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Grambling State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Grambling, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 45%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
45% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 510
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 19
1typical 50% range36
45%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,496
Earnings 5yr: $118,927
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,760
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $44,625
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,157
Earnings 5yr: $48,678
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,980
Earnings 5yr: $51,082
Debt: N/A
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,999
Earnings 5yr: $51,195
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,803
Earnings 5yr: $43,980
Debt: $31,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,628
Earnings 5yr: $45,785
Debt: $33,187
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,594
Earnings 5yr: $48,749
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,278
Earnings 5yr: $46,911
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,208
Earnings 5yr: $49,720
Debt: $43,106
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,159
Earnings 5yr: $36,507
Debt: $41,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,729
Earnings 5yr: $33,761
Debt: $38,828
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,665
Earnings 5yr: $40,481
Debt: $37,449
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,033
Earnings 5yr: $39,072
Debt: $39,871
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,561
Earnings 5yr: $38,577
Debt: $38,475
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,324
Earnings 5yr: $35,711
Debt: $36,500
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,644
Earnings 5yr: $36,809
Debt: $49,736
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,150
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $41,562
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,809
In-State Tuition$7,683
Out-of-State Tuition$16,706
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
75%
Pell Grants
78%
Take Loans
41%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$25,589
+61% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$41,109
Completion Signals
36%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
66%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$265/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$28,265
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