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Grambling State University
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Grambling State University Academics
Situated on 375 acres in the heart of Grambling, a small community situated in Lincoln Parish, Grambling State University (GSU) provides over 800 courses, and nearly 70 degree programs. Known for its excellent academic programs in nursing, computer science, and teacher education, GSU is a member of the University of Louisiana System (ULS), and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
GSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as certifications in five colleges and schools: College of Business; College of Education; College of Arts & Sciences; College of Professional Studies; and, School of Graduate Studies & Research. The College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, offering programs in accounting, marketing, management, economics, and computer information systems. The College of Education is the oldest college at GSU. The programs offered prepare students for employment in preschool through 12th grade, as well as higher education if desired. GSU is the only university in the nation which offers a doctorate in developmental education. The College of Arts & Sciences consists of 14 academic departments, offering both associate degree programs, as well as bachelor degree programs. The College of Professional Studies includes two academic departments—Mass Communication, and Criminal Justice & Paralegal Studies, and two schools: the School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work. The School of Graduate Studies & Research offers several master and doctoral degree programs. Within this program, students may also apply for graduate assistantships.
In addition, GSU offers distance learning, which is part of the Continuing Education and Special Programs division. The university uses Blackboard for its online learning system and provides web-based courses with supplemental materials. All interaction is via email and Blackboard. Students work at their own pace, however, they must follow the course syllabus and meet all deadlines by the end of the semester.
Grambling State University Admissions
Grambling State University (GSU) serves students seeking degrees, as well as those interested in certifications. Prospective students should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, fill out and submit an application for admission, along with a $20 non-refundable application fee, send ACT or SAT test scores directly to the university, as well as all transcripts (high school and prior college). In addition, students should submit proof of immunizations and medical history, and attend student orientation.
International students should contact a representative from the Center for International Affairs & Programs for admission requirements, instructions, and additional forms.
Grambling State University Financial Aid
Grambling State University offers several options for financial assistance, including scholarships, grants, loans and employment. A detailed website is available for students which provides a list of all aid available along with descriptions of each. In addition, the school website provides other tools and resources to help students complete the financial aid process. All students are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered.
Grambling State University Students
Grambling State University (GSU) serves a wide range of students including high school graduates, international students, transfers, and working professionals. GSU provides students with a small town environment along with the appeal and rewards of a much larger educational institution.
Students have many opportunities to be involved in campus life. There are many student clubs and organizations, Greek life, club sports, intramural sports, student government, intercollegiate sports, and international programs. There are many services provided to students including free transportation services sponsored by student government, a health center, a library, several dining facilities, as well as a university police department.
GSU also has the #1 collegiate show band worldwide. The Tiger Marching Band, established in 1962, is the only marching band accepted into the NCAA Hall of Champions.
Grambling State University Athletics
Grambling State University (GSU) Tigers are members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
GSU athletics supports 16 intercollegiate sports teams including men’s baseball, men’s football, women’s softball, women’s bowling, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s track & field, women’s track & field, men’s cross country, women’s cross country, women’s tennis, men’s tennis, men’s golf, women’s golf, women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball.
In addition, GSU offers intramural sports, recreational sports, and club sports for students seeking competitive team sports on a recreational level. Intramural sports include flag football, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, basketball, softball, and racquetball. Recreational opportunities for students include jogging/walking, wallyball, swimming, stacking cups, table tennis, weightlifting, racquetball/handball, tennis, volleyball, and stickball. There are also several club sports for students to join, including karate, volleyball, soccer, swimming, bowling, tennis, racquetball, and powerlifting.
Information Summary
Ranks 1399th overall and 18th in Louisiana
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
64.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,383 |
| Admission
Success rate |
30% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
18 / 900 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
55% / 35% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
5,065 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Grambling, LA 71245
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,610 (2,389 urban / 221 rural) |
| Households | 1,133 (2.3 people per house) |
| Families | 629 (2.98 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,533 |
| Pop. — Asian | 7 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 53 |
| Pop. — Other | 33 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 437th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 9 | 1.74 |
| Forcible rape | 1 | 0.19 |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 13 | 2.52 |
| Violent crime | 23 | 4.46 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 75 | 14.53 |
| Larceny-theft | 71 | 13.76 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 0.78 |
| Property crime | 150 | 29.06 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Grambling State University?
Ranks 1671st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,232 | $2,232 | $2,232 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 | $6,740 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $93 | $93 | $93 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $2,232 | $2,232 | $2,232 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,225 | $1,225 | $5,239 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $124 | $124 | $124 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,383 | $13,383 | $18,733 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $4,822 | $4,822 | $10,172 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,822 | $4,822 | $10,172 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,506  $3,622 |
$3,506  $3,622 |
$8,856  $8,972 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,130  $5,072 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,245  $3,489 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $20 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 5,957 (2,382 male / 3,575 female) |
| Admitted | 1,793 (815 male / 978 female) |
| Admission rate | 30% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,211 (650 male / 561 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,185 (637 male / 548 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 26 (13 male / 13 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 5,065 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Grambling State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Grambling State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1302nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 82% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 13 / 19 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 17 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 18 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1279th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 21% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 360 / 450 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 360 / 450 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 720 / 900 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,265 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $2,600 |
| Board Fee | $2,442 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Grambling State University Ranks 3331st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,050 | 801 |  71% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,398 | 34 |  3% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,152 | 176 |  16% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,474 | 887 |  78% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,005 |  89% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Grambling State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 69 | 114 | 183 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,883 | 2,643 | 4,526 |
Hispanic | 8 | 10 | 18 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 16 | 29 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 6 | 14 |
White Non-Hispanic | 83 | 166 | 249 |
Race Unknown | 18 | 28 | 46 |
| Total | 2,082 | 2,983 | 5,065 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Grambling State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 11 | 14 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 384 | 499 | 883 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 1 | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 7 | 2 | 9 |
Race Unknown | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Total | 395 | 513 | 908 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Grambling State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 46 | 67 | |
| 6 | 56 | 62 | |
| 13 | 48 | 61 | |
| 25 | 27 | 52 | |
| 25 | 20 | 45 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Grambling State University Ranks 1668th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $52,773 ($55,174 male / $49,857 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 248 (136 male / 112 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 36 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,443,403 |
Grambling State University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Grambling State University is one of the best known Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States. Located in Grambling, Louisiana, Grambling State was founded in 1901 as the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School. The school’s name was changed to Lincoln Parish Training School in 1918, and Louisiana Negro Normal and Industrial Institute in 1928. The school became Grambling College in 1946 named after a white saw mill owner, P.G. Grambling, who donated a parcel of land for the school to be constructed, and gained university status in 1974. A constituent member of the University of Louisiana System (ULS), GSU is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Grambling State University emerged from the desire of African-American farmers in rural north Louisiana who wanted to educate other African Americans in the northern and western parts of the state. Four years later, the school moved to its present location and was renamed the North Louisiana Agricultural and Industrial School. By 1928, the school was able to offer two-year professional certificates and diplomas after becoming a state junior college. In 1974, the addition of graduate programs in early childhood and elementary education gave the school a new status and a new name – Grambling State University. Several new academic programs were incorporated and new facilities -including a business and computer science building, school of nursing, student services building, stadium, stadium support facility, and an intramural sports center – were added to the 384-acre campus Through the years, the University has acquired the prestige and academic strength noted only among much larger institutions. From its distinction of being one of the country’s top producers of African American graduates, to being the home of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson and its internationally renowned Tiger Marching Band, Grambling State University has become a household name in this country and abroad. Grambling State plays its arch rival Southern University in the annual “Bayou Classic,” which is hosted in New Orleans over Thanksgiving weekend at the Louisiana Superdome. In 2006, Grambling State was the setting for the Black Entertainment Television network docudrama “Season of the Tiger”, which chronicled the daily lives of members of the football team and marching band throughout the 2005 season.
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over 2 years ago
Tamieka Zachery tnakii ((at)) yahoo dot com
I am a Grambling graduate, as you might imagine I have plenty of great things to say about "The place where everybody is somebody." However,the summary is will have to suffice, some corrections need to be made.Unlike this website will have you to believe, Grambling graduates much more than 14% of its students.Grambling most definately graduates more than 14% of African-American students. NO SCHOOL(no matter how great their band)receives national recognition for being one of the country's top producers of African American graduates and it only graduates 14% of the total enrollment! If you are in search of finding the school for you I strongly suggest that you visit that schools website, visit and make phone calls. Grambling has a strong and nationally ranked education program, an equally strong nursing program and many more undergraduate programs that have opened alot of doors for Grambling students.