1901
Grambling, LA

About Grambling State University

Grambling State University is a public historically black university. It offers over forty undergraduate, certificate, and graduate programs. The undergraduate population is about 4,000 students. Today, it is one of the top producers of African American graduates. 

Grambling combines the benefits of a small college with the resources of a large university. It offers a broad spectrum of programs of study. The undergraduate degrees are supported by a well-rounded, traditional liberal arts education, while the graduate degrees focus in on professional preparation.

Accreditation & Licensing

Grambling State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Type:

4-year, Public

Highest Level Offered:

Doctor's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 4,715 ; Graduate: 1,001

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 19% ; Graduate: 78%

Graduation Rate:

32%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$41,109

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$36,500

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

84%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$4,120

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

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Geographic and Educational Overview

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Grambling State University is located in Louisiana

Louisiana at a Glance:

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Baton Rouge
4,657,757
52,378 sq mi
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$9,800.00

Top Incentives in Louisiana:

Top Career Pathways in Louisiana:

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Online Programs offered by Grambling State University

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Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)