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Grambling State University is a public, coeducational university, located in Grambling, Louisiana. It was established in 1901, and was accredited in 1949. It is named after Judson H. Grambling, a sawmill owner. The university offers a wide variety of degree and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic units:
The university’s sports teams are nicknamed the Tigers. They compete in the NCAA Division I in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Grambling, LA is home to Grambling State. Grambling is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Grambling State go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 38% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 460.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Grambling State has 5,161 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
Grambling State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Grambling State values student athletics, and belongs to the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Grambling State University
403 Main Street
Grambling, LA 71245
General Phone: (318) 247-3811
http://www.gram.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 89 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Business and Management | 82 | business management, marketing, accounting, managerial economics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 77 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 71 | social work, public administration, child development |
| Education and Teaching | 59 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, music teaching, social science teaching, early childhood education, special ed, education courses, social studies teaching, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 50 | information science, computer science |
| Science | 44 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 44 | mass communication |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 40 | parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | sociology, political science, history, English, French language, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | drafting, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Hospitality | 6 | hotel management |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | speech pathology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Grambling State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 537 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 93 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 36 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
Grambling State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Grambling State had a total enrollment of 5,161 students (5,063 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 87% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 53% |
| Texas | 11% |
| California | 7% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Grambling State offers campus housing for 2,689 of its 5,063 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Grambling, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,075 | 2,287 | 38% | 1,215 | 53% |
| Men | 2,452 | 977 | 40% | 580 | 59% |
| Women | 3,623 | 1,310 | 36% | 635 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 460 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 460 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,804 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,154 |
| Room and board | $ 7,858 |
| Room charge | $ 5,286 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,572 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,509 |
Financial Aid:
Grambling State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 200600)
Grambling State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 76 | 51 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 39 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $86,509 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $77,397 | 7 | $71,670 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $71,826 | 13 | $59,050 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $46,539 | 6 | $43,958 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $74,000 | 28 | $60,561 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $71,660 | 13 | $67,925 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $60,264 | 16 | $57,268 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $50,269 | 43 | $51,558 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $42,429 | 17 | $41,868 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $48,883 | 7 | $39,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 113 | $58,792 | 96 | $52,094 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 135 | 114 | 249 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Track | 12 | 29 | 41 |
| Basketball | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 69 | 81 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grambling State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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