About Grambling State University

Founded in 1901, Grambling State University. is a Public college. Located in Louisiana, which is a city setting in Louisiana, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 3,883 full time undergraduate students, and 980 full time graduate students.

The Grambling State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 20:1. There are 180 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Grambling State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate45%
Application Deadline
Application Fee20
SAT Range810-970
ACT Range16-20

Admissions at GSU are considered More Selective, with ,46% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

49% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 12% were in the top quarter, and 4% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Grambling State University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
12%
“We know about current events and vote”
73%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
15%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
24%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
58%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
45%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
52%
“I feel extremely safe”
3%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
6%
“We bought the gear”
91%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
45%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
52%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
3%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
82%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
12%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
18%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
24%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
15%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
12%
“We know about current events and vote”
73%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
15%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
24%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
58%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
45%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
52%
“I feel extremely safe”
3%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
6%
“We bought the gear”
91%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
45%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
52%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
3%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
3%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
82%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
12%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
18%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
24%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
15%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Grambling State University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    93 Students rated on-campus housing 4.1 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    48 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    93 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    91 Students rated campus facilities 3.5 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    92 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    91 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    94 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    92 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Grambling State University?

40 Students rated Grambling State University

Marc - 08/09/2021

My experience at Grambling was definitely a new one to say the least. I enjoyed part of it but also did not enjoy some of the things. The athletes I played with were awesome and the things we did outside of the sport were also fun. The academics department was not too great but they got the job done I guess. Overall it wasnt too bad.

Malcolm

I love Grambling State University there’s no other university I rather attend. Everyone is truly someone here and has the best opportunity to be someone after they graduate.

Desiree

Truly a place where everybody is somebody. There are staff that are willing to help me with just about anything. I love the friendliness of the people and I feel right at home. They really treat you like family instead of an out-of-state student. There are plenty of things that students can do and plenty of organizations to join. There are is a lot that a person can experience and enjoy.

Krystaline

Grambling State University is a wonderful HBCU. You can meet people from everywhere. There is always an event to help you along the way from being more social to helping you with your studies. There's truly no Fam like Gram Fam.

Grambling State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Grambling State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Grambling State University is 45%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    This is my second semester here at GSU. The college atmosphere here at GSU presents a self assessment test to how dedicated you are to your studies and your future. coming out of high school in New York City, i did not maximize my full potential. i was barely a C student, throughout my high school years i simply coasted through enough just to recieve my diploma. i naively was unaware that what i did in high school would soon greatly affect the next 4-7 years of my life. due to my poor grades, my options of universities was very limited. Grambling State University was the only institution that allowed me to continue my studies, and has allowed me to continue to grow and develope in all aspects of life. i am currently an employee through work study and serve as an associate justice in student government. i am an honor roll student. i am extremely thankful and grateful for the doors that GSU has opened for me and i will continue to push forward and make a life altering path for the betterment of my future! i've gotten exactly what a scholastic institution is supposed to offer.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    My school has a unique sense of family and support for students. Expectations are high and students adhere to those expectations. Grambling as a diverse faculty and student population.

    Read all  22 answers
  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    This school has its advantages and disadvantages as any school does, however I wish I had know how the financial aid process worked, I would have wanted to know how the rules were enforced and also how the professors approach teaching students in all aspects of the teaching process.

    Read all  19 answers
  5. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are okay, most of them look at you crazy and laugh when you say something or ask questions about the lesson that the professor is speaking about at the time. They critisize more than they try to help with is bad.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I mention my school to my friends, I dote on the fact that it is an HBCU and that it is well distinguished. I tell my friends how I participate in their well established musical program and how I plan to pledge in a sorority on their campus. I like to brag on their many curriculums and the amount of celebrities that have graduated from or is well fond of Grambling. Most importantly, I inform my friends on how Grambling has had a successful football seasons and how they have made their many fans proud.

    Read all  15 answers
  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Graambling State University is hands down best known for the Football Team and the Marching Band. The Band has performed all over the world, at inargural balls, halftime performances for the NFL, and movies, Grambling's World renoun Band is known all across the world.

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing I consider about my school is nothing. Grambling is by-far the best college in my opinion.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The type of person who should attend the school. Is a person with ambition who wants to be something and stand for something in life. the moto is "Everybody Is Somebody."

    Read all  14 answers
  10. What's unique about your campus?

    Grambling State Univeristy is a place where "Everybody is Somebody" so no matter what is is that you want to to do you can find your fit in Grambling. The campus is beautiful and always brewing with activites to get involved in from fun and games to politics governments, acitivism, performance/visual arts etc. You'll learn alot: the major that you're studying and life/studying skills and you'll also have lots of fun doing it.

    Read all  13 answers
  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person who shouldn't attend this school is someone who grew up in a city-like environment. The area that my school is in, is very country type and coming here from the suburbs or city location will take a while for someone to really adjust here.

    Read all  12 answers
  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The financial aid process is the most frustrating. The school does not have enough money to help those that need financial help.

    Read all  12 answers
  13. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Our school is small which is more efficient for more student and teacher interaction and helps students stay focus.

    Read all  10 answers
  14. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    That they are all party animals and very hostile but it actually is not very true. We go to class and do our work just like everyone else. They only look at the very few that we have at our school who cause trouble but rarely

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

3,883

Total Undergrad Enrollment

980

Total Grad Students

42%

Out-Of-State

57%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

66

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

52%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
91%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
1%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Grambling State University receive some sort of financial aid. 87% were awarded federal grants. While 98% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,394

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,749

Books and Supplies

$10,321

Room and Board

28,464

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,844
$30 - $48K
$17,710
$48 - $75K
$19,732
$75 - $110K
$21,262
$110K & UP
$18,058

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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