Grambling State University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state Louisiana residents. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt of $36,500 is above average. 75% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Grambling State University is a public institution located in Grambling, Louisiana with approximately 4,164 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 45% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $19,809 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $32,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Grambling State University is a public historically black university in Grambling, Louisiana, United States. Grambling State is home of the Eddie G. Robinson Museum and is listed on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. Grambling State is a member-school of the University of Louisiana System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 24% acceptance rate signals real selectivity, but a 32% graduation rate means most students who start here don't finish — that's a serious red flag worth investigating before committing. Median earnings of $32,800 a decade out are modest, and when stacked against $24,500 in median debt, the financial return is tight. This could be worth considering for students drawn to its HBCU community and culture, but come in with a clear plan to stay on track academically, and ask hard questions about support services during your campus visit.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,164 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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