At a glance
Average net price
$19,809
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
36.2%
Admission rate
45%
Undergrad size
4,164
In-state tuition
$7,683
Out-of-state tuition
$16,706
Cost of attendance
$25,367
Median earnings (10y)
$41,109
Admissions
- SAT average
- 943
- ACT midpoint
- 17
- Retention
- 66.1%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (24%), stem (22%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM22%
- Health2%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services17%
- Business16.3%~678 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~579 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.1%~506 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts6.7%~279 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education6.6%~273 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science5.8%~239 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.4%~226 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~213 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~193 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.2%~173 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~146 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History3.5%~146 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.4%~139 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.2%~93 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.5%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
37 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 254 | $21,286 | $39,871 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 156 | $23,266 | $33,187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 96 | $25,395 | $38,828 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | $36,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 70 | $30,364 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 65 | $24,170 | $37,449 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 61 | $26,476 | $49,736 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 60 | $26,969 | $41,750 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 56 | $20,420 | $38,475 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 55 | $42,093 | $31,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 54 | $30,518 | $43,106 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | $41,562 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 49 | $35,746 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $53,588 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | $44,625 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 32 | $33,736 | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 22 | $37,718 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $43,500 |
| Social Work. | Graduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Doctoral | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Grambling State University
Grambling State University is a mid-sized institution located in Grambling, Louisiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,164 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Homeland security & law enforcement, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Grambling State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,809 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,683 for in-state students and $16,706 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,367 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 36.2%, a average completion outcome. 66.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $41,109 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Grambling State University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Homeland security & law enforcement, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (24% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Grambling State University accepts 45% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 943. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 17.
Location & campus
Set in Grambling, Louisiana (town), Grambling State University draws students from across Louisiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Grambling State University
Q.How much does Grambling State University cost?
The average net price at Grambling State University is $19,809 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,367.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Grambling State University?
Grambling State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 36.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Grambling State University?
Grambling State University admits 45% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Grambling State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Grambling State University graduate earns $41,109 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Grambling State University?
Published tuition is $7,683 in-state and $16,706 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Grambling State University located?
Grambling State University is located in Grambling, Louisiana (ZIP 71245).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Grambling State University at their official website.