Grambling State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

97%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Grambling State University has a diverse student body with 97% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
0.7%(31)
Hispanic
1.4%(65)
African American
93.1%(4,300)
Asian
0.1%(4)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
2.2%(102)
Unknown
2.4%(109)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color97%
Total Enrollment5,716
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Grambling State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Grambling State University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.9%(1,741)
Women
63.1%(2,974)

Gender Statistics

Men1,741

30% of total enrollment

Women2,974

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Grambling State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(100)
18-19
32.2%(1,379)
20-21
30.6%(1,308)
22-24
23.2%(992)
25+
11.6%(498)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(2)
22-24
14.0%(117)
25+
85.7%(716)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Grambling State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 56% in-state residents, 44% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.3%(515)
Out-of-State
43.5%(398)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State515

56% of student body

Out-of-State398

44% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

97%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age