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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
4,401
Total Undergrads
Including 298 Part-time
729
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 23 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
61% Women
39% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AA

Southwestern Athletic Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

4
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $106,086)
7
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $44,923)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 28 26 Yes -
Baseball 30 - - -
Basketball 13 14 - Yes
Bowling - 7 Yes -
Football 86 - - -
Soccer - 14 Yes -
Softball - 25 - Yes
Tennis - 5 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 10 Yes Yes
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Dance - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Swimming and Diving - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - - Yes
Weight Lifting - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0.3%
Black/non-Hispanic 86.5%
Hispanic 0.4%
Non-resident alien 8.8%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 0.3%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 3.6%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 4%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 2
Drug Law Violation 17
Liquor Law Violation 5
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 25

Notable Alumni

  • Buck Buchanan, Former NFL player
  • Doug Williams, Former NFL player
  • Erykah Badu, Singer
  • James "Shack" Harris, Former NFL player
  • Willie Brown, Former NFL player
  • Willie Davis, Former NFL player
  • Tommie Agee, Former MLB player
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Jasmine from Colfax, LA
  • 5
  • “I loved my freshman dorm this semester. Besides from them being new, you feel at home also. Having my own personal space was critical to me, so I chose the…”

  • Jan-11-2012 » Read More
  • Nadine from Grambling, LA
  • 5
  • “This is a home away from home. Customize. Yo have your choice of various complexes go for the one within your budget or live off campus. it's all up to…”

  • Oct-18-2012 » Read More
  • Alexandria from Mather, PA
  • 5
  • “The dorm life is great! As a freshman, you get your own bathroom, sink, and closet! Once you become a sophomore, you get your own separate room and there is…”

  • Jul-15-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Jahi from atlanta, GA
  • May-08-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is decent. Things could be better in this department but it gets the job done altogether. The choices of food are pretty good and the atmosphere of the cafeteria is awesome.

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  • 2
  • Chauntenee from Ruston, LA
  • Mar-10-2013 I am a current student here

    I recommend investing in food stamps immediately, if possible have them before you leave for school they will come in handy! Most cafeterias neglect to stay open at 12am when we're really hungry from studying all night!

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  • 2
  • Taelor from Aurora, CO
  • Nov-27-2012 I am a current student here

    The McCall dining hall here at GSU has somewhat of seedy reputation. Oh who I am kidding, its a joke. As much money as the students pay for meal plan you'd think our cafeteria would be better. There is no variety and the food is pretty much processed.

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  • 5
  • Nadine from Grambling, LA
  • Oct-18-2012 I am a current student here

    The cafeteria provides a variety of foods from all over, from pizza and burgers to a vegetable buffet and tofu dishes.

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  • 4
  • ZaKayia from Jonesville, LA
  • Sep-03-2012 I am a current student here

    There is lots of things to eat in the Cafe. Then right across the street is the Express which has Panda, Pizza, Homezone, and Burger King

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  • 4
  • Desiree from Philadelphia, PA
  • Sep-02-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is okay. The cafeteria has there days. Sometimes its horrible, but other times its just what you have been dreaming about or have a taste for.

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  • 1
  • Rayford from Grambling, LA
  • Aug-30-2012 I am a current student here

    The food and dining is bad; breakfast is real good in the mornings though. The lunch and dinner time dining needs major improvement, some food you can't tell what it is and some you just don't want to know.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Chauntenee from Ruston, LA
  • Mar-10-2013 I am a current student here

    When our Greeks arent suspended, which they usually are the Greek life is everything you see in the movies. We have the entire Divine 9, however about 6 of them are on lock down.

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  • 0
  • Taelor from Aurora, CO
  • Nov-27-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is seen on campus but its not a big party of daily events here at GSU. The Greeks are often treated like normal students, they aren't given any fancy housing or special privilages.

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  • 0
  • Toni from Antioch, CA
  • Nov-25-2012 I am a current student here

    Though there isn't very many frat and sorority houses on or new Grambling the greeks are very prominent. Everyday you can see a group of AKA's or Iota's with a booth spreading awareness. Or you may hear about an Alpha probate coming up soon.

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  • 0
  • Desiree from Philadelphia, PA
  • Sep-02-2012 I am a current student here

    I'm not Greek, but from what is viewed, it is fine. They used to be really fun to watch, and i have friends that are Greek as well. But, as the years gone by, they basically are not the center of attention anymore.

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  • 0
  • Alexandria from Mather, PA
  • Jul-15-2012 I am a current student here

    Grambling has the Divine 9 which are Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. They are all great organizations that have different qualities about them to make students want to join.

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