Historic HBCU in rural Louisiana offering 43+ programs with strong emphasis on teacher education and emerging tech fields.
Grambling State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through four colleges and an honors college, with more than 43 programs available. Top majors include nursing, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, and social work. The university offers two doctoral programs in Developmental Education and Criminology and Justice Administration. In 2020, Grambling became the first collegiate institution in Louisiana to offer bachelor's degrees in cybersecurity and cloud computing, positioning graduates for high-demand careers in technology infrastructure and cybersecurity.
The 384-acre rural campus features modern facilities including a digital library (completed 2024, $16.6 million project), business and computer science building, nursing school, stadium, and intramural sports center. Student life centers on the historic World Famed Tiger Marching Band (founded 1926), student newspaper The Gramblinite, and KGRM Tiger Radio 91.5 FM. Athletics compete in NCAA Division I FCS within the Southwestern Athletic Conference, with teams in football, basketball, baseball, track, softball, golf, soccer, tennis, bowling, and volleyball.
Grambling State accepts both undergraduate and graduate applications. The university offers dual enrollment, a High Ability Program, and orientation services. Approximately 40% of the student body comes from outside Louisiana, with Texas, California, and Illinois as top feeder states. Financial aid, scholarships, and fee waivers are available to support student access.
Grambling State alumni include MLB, NBA, and NFL players, public officials, lawyers, doctors, scholars, and artists. Notable graduates include Willis Reed (NBA Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (Super Bowl XXII MVP), Buck Buchanan (NFL Hall of Famer), and Charles M. Blow (New York Times columnist). The university is listed on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail and houses the Eddie G. Robinson Museum. U.S. News ranks it 99th among regional universities; Washington Monthly ranks it 125th among master's universities.