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Grambling State University (GSU, Grambling)
- 100 Founders Street
- Grambling, LA 71245
- OPEID College Code: 00200600
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- General Phone: (318) 247-3811
- President: Dr. Horace A. Judson
- Website: www.gram.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 5,161
- College Alias: GSU, Grambling
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,382 | 3,575 | 5,957 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 815 (34%) | 978 (27%) | 1,793 (30%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 650 (80%) | 561 (57%) | 1,211 (68%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 259 | 21% |
| ACT ® Exam | 996 | 82% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 360 | 450 |
| SAT ® Math | 360 | 450 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 18 |
| ACT ® English | 13 | 19 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 17 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 82% | 69% | 6% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,671 | $3,588 | $2,364 | $1,767 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 13.4% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Number in Default | 279 | 179 | 155 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,070 | 1,669 | 1,338 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,622 | $3,606 | $3,506 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,972 | $8,956 | $8,856 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,072 | $4,718 | $4,130 |
| Other Expenses | $3,489 | $3,362 | $3,245 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,383 | $12,686 | $11,881 |
| Out of State | $18,733 | $18,036 | $17,231 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,822 | $4,606 | $4,506 |
| Out of State | $10,172 | $9,956 | $9,856 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,822 | $4,606 | $4,506 |
| Out of State | $10,172 | $9,956 | $9,856 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,161 Undergraduate: 4,754 Graduate: 407
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,154 Female: 3,007
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,048 Female: 2,706
- Graduate Gender Male: 106 Female: 301
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,597 Part-Time: 564
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,369 Part-Time: 385
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 228 Part-Time: 179
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 333 | 6% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.2% |
| Black | 4,514 | 87% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.3% |
| White | 226 | 4% |
| Unknown | 37 | 0.7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 81 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,712 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,383 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,042 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 453 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 159 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 111 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 137 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 82 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 792 | 744 | 48 |
| Faculty Status | 315 | 277 | 38 |
| Tenured Faculty | 144 | 142 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 34 | - | 34 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 288 | 249 | 39 |
| Primarily Instruction | 288 | 249 | 39 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 62 | 62 | - |
| Other Professionals | 125 | 122 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 317 | 311 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 170 | 164 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 139 | 139 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,308 (205) | $59,424 (110) | $52,699 (95) |
| Professor | $70,328 (52) | $71,030 (39) | $68,221 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $58,965 (44) | $60,046 (25) | $57,542 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,178 (81) | $50,877 (37) | $51,432 (44) |
| Instructor | $40,932 (28) | $42,547 (9) | $40,167 (19) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,768 (44) | $73,925 (20) | $68,137 (24) |
| Professor | $87,528 (12) | $85,509 (8) | $91,566 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $72,754 (12) | $74,237 (5) | $71,694 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,278 (13) | $70,908 (4) | $67,110 (9) |
| Instructor | $43,256 (7) | $46,539 (3) | $40,794 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,589 (249) | $59,588 (130) | $53,314 (119) |
| Professor | $70,569 (64) | $70,848 (47) | $69,797 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $59,085 (56) | $60,162 (30) | $57,843 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,827 (94) | $51,573 (41) | $52,022 (53) |
| Instructor | $39,824 (35) | $41,430 (12) | $38,986 (23) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,597,175 | $885,948 | $711,227 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 323 | 195 | 128 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 315 | 190 | 125 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 40 | 21 | 19 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 61 | 30 | 31 |
| Football | 95 | 95 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Soccer | 17 | - | 17 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Bowling | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $32,598 | $24,126 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $45,613 | $5,677 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 86% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 31% |
| White | 67% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 23% |
| 6 Years | 30% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 12 |
| Drug Related | 19 | 21 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 99 | 70 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 5 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 89 | 55 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
