Grambling State University
Grambling State University is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in Grambling town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,191 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 877 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 596 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 35% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.GSU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,140, and fees were $2,295. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,140 and $11,593 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students5,191 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 105 miles radius of Grambling State University
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Louisiana Tech University
4 miles away |
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
37 miles away |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
58 miles away |
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Louisiana State University-Shreveport
58 miles away |
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
61 miles away |
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University of Arkansas at Monticello
90 miles away |
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria
95 miles away |
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Alcorn State University
102 miles away |
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Natchez Campus
104 miles away |
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Texas A&M University-Texarkana
105 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1991 - 12/31/2015 |
Admission
43%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $20 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $215/credit | |
| In State Students | $215/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $215/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $284/credit | |
| In State Students | $284/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $284/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,675 | $9,675 | $9,675 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,050 | $15,050 | $15,050 |
| BSN | 125 | $26,875 | $26,875 | $26,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $14,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Grambling State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 82% | $4,978 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $3,707 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $2,103 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $4,387 |
| Federal Student Loans | 89% | $6,843 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $8,408 |
$18,427
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,853 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$18,342 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,733 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,777 |
| Over $110,000$22,740 |
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Student Population
4,079
Undergrads
1,112
Graduates
3,172
Women
2,019
Men
78%
Full-time
22%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
90% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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White |
1% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
