Grambling State University

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Grambling State UniversityGrambling, LA (318) 247-3811www.gram.eduGrambling State University emerged from the desire of African-American farmers in rural north Louisiana who wanted to educate Black children in the northern andwestern parts of the state. The 375 acre campus is nestled in the heart of Grambling, Louisiana, located in Lincoln Parish. The University is five miles west of Rustonand is within easy driving distance of the large cities of Shreveport and Monroe. The campus houses students in its 19 residence halls, enhances and promotesstudent life through its impressive student union and bookstore, dining hall, intramural center, and health center. The University offers more than 800 courses and 72degree programs. Its instructional programs are delivered through its four Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Professional Studies; and itsSchool of Graduate Studies and Research. The University offers the certificate, associate, bachelor, master's and doctoral degree programs. A wide variety of studentclubs and organizations at Grambling ensure that every student will find an activity of interest. Honor societies, sports, art, religion, politics and Greek organizationsare just a few.Student Characteristics (Fall 2007)MoreUndergraduate Success andTOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS5,161Progress RateStudent Level and Enrollment StatusStill Enrolled at other E 0188%Race/EthnicityAfrican American / BlackAmerican Indian / Alaskan NativeStarting Fall 2000First-Time, Full-Time Students4,369Starting Fall 2000385UndergraduateGraduated from other InstitutionStill Enrolled at GSUPart-timeFull-Time Transfer StudentsFull-timeGraduated from GSU4 YearsLater51%6 YearsLater47%4 YearsLater51%6 YearsLater52%0%20%40%60%80%100%90%Asian / Pacific 3%Counts for the Fall 2000 entering class shown in the graph above.271% 908 First-Time, Full-Time StudentsRace/Ethnicity UnknownA 51% four-year success and progress rate means that 51% ofstudents starting in Fall 2000 either graduated or are still enrolled at ahigher education institution four years later. 201 Full-Time Transfer StudentsGeographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)Louisiana58%Other US States & Territories35%Other Countries7%Age (Degree-Seeking)Average AgePercent of Undergraduates Age 25 or OlderCLICK HERE for Detailed Success & Progress Rate TablesRetention of Fall 2006 First-Time, Full-time StudentsReturned for Fall 20062160%0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%12%One of the strengths of U.S. higher education is the broad range of diverseinstitutions, each with its own distinctive mission. We encourage you to checkout college web sites and visit campuses to get a more complete picture of theopportunities available to you!02/15/2008

Grambling State UniversityCosts of Attendance and Financial AidPage 2MoreUndergraduate AdmissionsTypical Undergraduate Costs per Year Without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-StateStudents)MoreAppliedOther expenses(books,transportation, etc.) 5,318AdmittedEnrolled5,957Tuition(in-state) 2,2321,793Room & Board (oncampus) 5,0421,210Required Fees 1,390837290Total: 13,982New Freshmen217New TransfersCLICK HERE for typical out-of-state costs and any discipline-specific tuitionAcademic Preparation of New FreshmanThe cost to attend varies based on the individual circumstances of students andmay be reduced through grants and scholarships.CLICK HERETo get a cost estimate for students likeyou!Test(s) Required for Admission: ACTMiddle 50% of Test Score RangeCompositeMathEnglishCritical ReadingACT15-1815-1713-19SAT-50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25%have scores below.Financial Aid Awarded to UndergraduatesOverall Financial Aid 82% of Fall 2006 full-time undergraduates received financial aid of some typeincluding need-based loans, work study, and non need-based scholarships.Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating ClassPercent in top 50% of High School Graduating ClassAverage High School GPA (4-point scale)20%49%2.67Degrees and Areas of StudyAnnual Need-Based Scholarships & Grants 67% of Fall 2006 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants orscholarships; the average award for the year was 1,414.Degrees Awarded at GSU in 2006-07Associate's36Bachelor's517Annual Need-Based LoansMaster's170 61% of Fall 2006 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-studyand/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was 1,420.Doctoral3Percent of Fall 2006 First-Time Students Receiving Each Type of FinancialAidAreas of Study with the Largest Number of UndergraduateDegrees Awarded in 2006-07State Grants3%Federal GrantsTotal51.1601 - Nursing12%43.0104 - Criminal Justice11%11.0401 - Computer Information Systems10%71%52.0201 - Business Administration and ManagementStudent Loans78%52.1401 - Marketing ManagementAll other degree areasInstitutional Aid/ScholarshipsNOTE: Student may receive aid from more than one source.9%9%49%100%16%Any Type of FinancialAid02/15/200872689%CLICK HERE for a list of undergraduate and graduate programs

Grambling State UniversityPage 3The GSU Tigers CommunityGrambling State University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The University's 72 fields of study aredelivered through its four Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Professional Studies; and its School of Graduate Studies andResearch. The University offers certificate, associate, bachelor, master's and doctoral degree programs. Grambling State University combines all thestrengths of a major university with the personality of a small college, thereby allowing students to grow and learn in a serene and positive environment.A wide variety of student clubs and organizations at Grambling ensure that every student will find an activity of interest. As a member of one ofGrambling’s student organizations, students learn to give of themselves while participating in worthwhile campus and community projects. TheUniversity expects that all persons who matriculate and who are employed at Grambling will reflect through their study and work that the University isindeed a place where all persons are valued, “where everybody is somebody.”GSU FEStudy at NGStudent HousingMoreClassroom Environment86% of new freshmen live on campusStudents per Faculty18 to 1Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students71%Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students97%47% of all undergraduates live on campusCampus SafetyMoreFull-Time Instructional FacultyTotal Faculty249% Women48%% from Minority Groups76%% with Highest Degree in Field59%Carnegie Classification of InstitutionalCharactericsBasic TypeMaster's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)Size and SettingMedium four-year, highly residentialEnrollment ProfileHigh undergraduateThe Grambling State University Police Department provides basicpolice services to the campus community and perimetercommunities. The primary objective of Campus Security is to providea safe environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. GSU'spolice officers perform a variety of law enforcement tasks, whichinclude investigation of criminal activity, apprehension of criminal,traffic enforcement, emergency response, and special securityassignments. The department monitors a network of nine camerasand citywide police radio network.CLICK HERE for Campus Crime Statistics report.Future Plans of Bachelor's DegreeRecipientsUndergraduate ProfileFull-time four-year, inclusiveUndergraduate Instructional ProgramBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistenceGraduate Instructional ProgramSingle doctoral (education)Data used to build graph are not yet availableNOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.CLICK HERE for more information on Carnegie Classifications.02/15/2008CLICK HERE for information on survey administration, sample,and response rate.

Grambling State UniversityPage 4Student Experiences and PerceptionsStudents who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offerstudents a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutionsmeasure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the mosthelpful.CLICK HERE for examples of how GSU evaluates the experiences of its students.In addition, institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys.Results from the survey are not yet available.02/15/2008

Grambling State UniversityPage 5Student Learning OutcomesAll colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinatedwith accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated. In addition, those institutions participating in the VSA measureincreases in critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and written communication using one of three tests.Student Learning Assessment at GSU0CLICK HERE for examples of student learning assessment and outcomes at GSUPilot Project to Measure Core Learning OutcomesResults from the pilot project using one of the three learning outcomes tests are not yet available.02/15/2008

School of Graduate Studies and Research. The University offers the certificate, associate, bachelor, master's and doctoral degree programs. A wide variety of student clubs and organizations at Grambling ensure that every student will find an activity of interest. Honor societies, sports, art, religion, politics and Greek organizations are just .