What Grambling State costs
Grambling State University charges $7,683 a year in published tuition and fees for Louisiana residents, about $3,842 a semester, and $16,706 a year for students from other states, about $8,353 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,367 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,760 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Grambling State
For fall 2024, Grambling State University received 12,976 applications and admitted 5,821 students, and 1,047 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 920 and 1080.
What Grambling State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Grambling State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 87 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 76 |
| Business Administration and Management | 65 |
| General Studies | 42 |
| Psychology | 34 |
| Social Work | 32 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 31 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 29 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Grambling State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana: about 4 miles away
- University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana: about 37 miles away
Colleges like Grambling State
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas: 1,807 undergraduates
- United States Air Force Academy, USAF Academy, Colorado: 4,114 undergraduates
- United States Military Academy, West Point, New York: 4,408 undergraduates
- Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania: 3,876 undergraduates
- SUNY College at Geneseo, Geneseo, New York: 3,869 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Grambling State University's acceptance rate? 44.9% for fall 2024: 5,821 of 12,976 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Grambling State University? $7,683 a year for in-state students and $16,706 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Grambling State University? About 4,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Grambling State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 920–1080.
What is the campus setting at Grambling State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Grambling State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Grambling State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
