Grambling State University
PublicGrambling, LA
Located in Grambling, LA, Grambling State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 4,164 undergraduates. Grambling State University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 45%. Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields graduates, especially in Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $68,760/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,023 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Grambling State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Grambling State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Grambling State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grambling State University's acceptance rate?
Grambling State University in Grambling, LA admits approximately 45% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Grambling State University?
Admitted students at Grambling State University typically score between 920–1080 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Grambling State University?
Admitted students at Grambling State University typically score between 15–19 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Grambling State University cost?
Grambling State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,367 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Grambling State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Grambling State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Grambling State University?
For 2024-25, Grambling State University's published tuition and required fees were $16,706 for out-of-state students and $7,683 for in-state students -- $9,023 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Grambling State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Grambling State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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