Student Achievement
Grambling State University has identified specific goals that are linked to Student Achievement at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. These goals include the first to second year retention rate, first to third year retention rate, statewide overall institution graduation rate, IPEDS overall graduation rate, degree completion, and passage rates on specific licensure exams. To achieve these goals the University implements innovative strategies that support student success. These strategies include providing student support services and the utilization of teaching strategies that connect students to problems often encountered in the work place.
Other helpful information about Grambling State University's student achievement information can be found here:
- Grambling State University Factbook,
- Grambling State University Quick Facts,
- The Office of Institutional Research homepage, or
- Grambling State University's survey information.
Grambling State University Graduation Rate
Statewide Overall Institution Graduation Rate (Fall Cohort 2011) Baseline | 37% |
*Five-year target by 2023: 39%
Fall Enrollment
Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 | |
Total Enrollment | 4553 | 4863 | 5188 | 5205 |
*Five-year target by 2023: 5300 |
1st to 2nd Year Retention Rate
2015 to 2016 | 2016 to 2017 | 2017 to 2018 | |
Retention Rates | 60% | 68.4% | 72.4% |
*Five-year target by 2023: 73% |
1st to 3rd Year Retention Rate
2014 to 2016 | 2015 to 2017 | 2016 to 2018 | |
Retention Rates | 55.6% | 48.5% | 55.3% |
*Five-year target by 2023: 57% |
IPEDS Overall Graduation Rate
Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 | |
Graduation rate | 39% | 34% | 35% | 33% |
*Five-year target by 2023: 39% *Highlighted value reported to SACSCOC |
Baccalaureate Completers
2015 to 2016 | 2016 to 2017 | 2017 to 2018 | |
Completers | 513 | 550 | 551 |
*Five-year target by 2023: 565 |
Graduate Completers
2015 to 2016 | 2016 to 2017 | 2017 to 2018 | |
Completers | 214 | 271 | 226 |
*Five-year target by 2023: 231 |
Certification Pass Rate for Nurse Practitioner Students (MSN)
Academic Year | Certification Rate |
2015 | 93.75% |
2016 | 100% |
2017 | 100% |
2018 | 83.33% |
Target Pass Rate: 80% |
Licensure Pass Rate for Teacher Education Students
Academic Year | PRAXIS Pass Rate |
2015-16 | 100% |
2016-17 | 100% |
2017-18 | 100% |
Target Pass Rate: 100% |