Grambling State University

Grambling State University, also known as GSU, is a historically black four-year coeducational institution, situated in Grambling, Louisiana. It was established in 1901 and received accreditation in 1949. It was named after a sawmill owner, Judson H. Grambling. The university offers a number of programs and degrees in various areas of study.

The following academic units comprise Grambling State University:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Professional Studies
• School of Graduate Studies & Research

GSU’s athletics teams are known as the Grambling Tigers. They compete in the NCAA Division I (I-AA for football) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Notable alumni of Grambling State University include Willis Reed, retired American basketball player; Doug Williams, former NFL quarterback; and Ronnie Coleman, professional American bodybuilder.

Grambling State University Highlights

Where Grambling State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work, computer science and engineering, security and law enforcement, nutrition and exercise therapy, and media.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Selective admissions.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Grambling State Students

Grambling State is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Grambling State was 5,161 in 2007 (4,817 full-time equivalent).

About 54% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 46% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Grambling State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Grambling State provides on-campus housing for 2,265 of its 4,817 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Grambling State Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Grambling State is in the Southwestern Athletic Conference for major sports.

Grambling State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 135 male students received the aid (men were 54% of those receiving aid) and 114 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 46% of students receiving such aid) .

Grambling State Admissions (2007)

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