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Grambling, LA · Shreveport, LA
| Grambling State University | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,809/yr | $7,022/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,666/yr | $5,680/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $36,500 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,007/yr | $4,836/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,743/yr | $5,969/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,525/yr | $10,359/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,310/yr | $15,599/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $387/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,990/yr | $9,522/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,932/yr | $11,802/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,800/yr | $1,353/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,190/yr | $6,167/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,367/yr | $19,461/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,683/yr | $7,518/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,706/yr | $7,518/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 75% | 39% |
| Students taking federal loans | 78% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 45% | 51% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 920–1080 | 1000–1195 |
| SAT average | 943 | 1090 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–19 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 13–19 · Math 14–17 | English 18–25 · Math 16–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 24,521 | 949 |
| Students accepted | 5,806 | 785 |
| Students who enrolled | 916 | 285 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 36% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 14% | 2% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 46% | 92% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 36% | 38% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $41,109/yr | $47,477/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $21,673–$59,505 | $30,632–$67,472 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 38% | 38% |
| White students graduating | 33% | 42% |
| Black students graduating | 36% | 21% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 46% | 32% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $25,589/yr | $38,467/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 50% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 30% | 21% |
| Pell students who graduate | 34% | 28% |
| First-gen students who finish | 35% | 33% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 30% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $29,689/yr | $43,811/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Homeland Security & Protective Services 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 42% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% · Psychology 11% |
| Most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 42% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $88,898/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $83,144/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,164 | 2,153 |
| Students per professor | 25 : 1 | 30 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 837 | 8,098 |
| Average professor pay | $6,296/mo | $9,562/mo |
| Full-time professors | 88% | 70% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $19,680 | $25,731 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Grambling, LA | Shreveport, LA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1901 | 1967 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Men | 39% | 44% |
| Women | 61% | 56% |
| White students | 0.5% | 55% |
| Black students | 87% | 27% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 1.8% | 0.4% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Other / not reported | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 39% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 9.8% | 25% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 27% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,469/yr | $8,387/yr |
| Endowment | $17.9M | $29.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,389 | 367 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,548/yr | $6,930/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,050/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 6 |
| Student athletes | 400 | 128 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.0M | $621,174 |
| Athletics budget | $14.8M | $2.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $14.8M | $2.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $67,646 | $7,645 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.