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Grambling State University
Grambling State University is a medium, public institution located in Grambling, la. Founded in 1901, Grambling State University offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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4,279 undergraduates
$7,683 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
23.7%
SAT score average
955
ACT score average
16
Average high school GPA
3.01
Application fee
$20
Key deadlines
June
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Grambling State University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 25:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
25
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Popular majors
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Social Sciences, General
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$7,683
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,990
Books & supplies
$1,800
Other expenses
$5,190
Cost of attendance*
$25,663
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$16,706
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,990
Books & supplies
$1,800
Other expenses
$5,190
Cost of attendance*
$34,686
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Grambling State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,279, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.
Total enrollment
5,114Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
1%
African American %
93%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
3%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Tiger marching band
Black dynasty modeling troupe
Academic and professional clubs
Sororities
Fraternities
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
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Where is Grambling State University?
Grambling State University is located in Grambling, la.
What is the acceptance rate at Grambling State University?
The acceptance rate for Grambling State University is 24%.
What’s the average GPA for Grambling State University?
The average high school GPA for Grambling State University students was 3.01.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Grambling State University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Grambling State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $102,652.
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