About Grambling State University
Grambling State University is a public historically Black university in Grambling, Louisiana, in the northwestern part of the state. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and serves students from Louisiana and beyond. The university is known for its long role in educating African American students and for its strong campus identity.
Grambling State offers undergraduate and graduate study across a range of academic areas, including business, education, arts and sciences, nursing, and related professional fields. The university is also widely recognized for its athletics and marching band traditions, which are part of its broader campus profile. As a public HBCU, it combines access-oriented education with a mission centered on student opportunity and community impact.
- Public HBCU with a long-standing mission of access and student success
- Louisiana location in Grambling, serving students in the region and beyond
- Broad academic offerings across undergraduate and graduate study
- Transfer and CLEP credit are evaluated through official university policies
- Strong campus traditions including well-known athletics and marching band culture