Grambling, LA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Grambling State University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 5,114-student campus.

1.56
Incidents / 1k students
#1,839
Rank of 3,050
#28
LA rank
5,114
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Grambling State University reports 1.56 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,839 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 58% of ranked campuses its size.

1.56
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,839
of 3,050 ranked nationally
58%
report fewer incidents than this campus
4
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-12 reported incidents

Grambling State University decreased from 16 to 4 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Grambling State University is a Public institution located in Grambling, LA, enrolling approximately 5,114 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 43 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within LA, it ranks #28 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,114 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Grambling State University is "Burglary" with 22 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in LA averaging 2.54 incidents per 1,000 students, Grambling State University reports 39% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

1.56 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1839

See peer comparison

State Rank (LA)

#28

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Where Grambling State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 42% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Grambling State University percentile rank 39.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1839 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Grambling State University reports 39% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$7,683
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,706
Avg Net Price
$19,809
Median Debt
$36,500
Pell Grant Recipients
75%
How does this cost rank in LA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
45%
SAT Average
943
SAT Math Range
430–510
ACT Average
17
ACT Range
15–19

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
34%
Retention Rate
66%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$25,589
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,109
Loan Repayment (3yr)
56%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Grambling State University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 83% (23 → 4 incidents)

0102030 202120222023 23 4 ▼ -82.6%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 101
Arson 010
Burglary 01012
Fondling 015
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 110
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 002
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 133
Robbery 100
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 10 3
Liquor 2023 1 1
Weapons 2023 6 0
Drugs 2022 13 12
Liquor 2022 1 1
Weapons 2022 18 0
Drugs 2021 10 15
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 24 0

Grambling State University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

LA

Grambling State University

1.56 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,839
Enrollment
5,114
Data year
2023

NC

Campbell University

1.17 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,688
Enrollment
5,115
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX · 5,114 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC · 5,115 enrolled
Safety Score 1.17
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN · 5,115 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · 5,108 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · 5,107 enrolled
Safety Score 8.81

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Grambling State University nationally (rank #1839), regardless of size or state.

East Central University
Ada, OK
National Rank #1838
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN
National Rank #1840
Victoria College
Victoria, TX
National Rank #1837
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA
National Rank #1841
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN
National Rank #1836

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grambling State University safe?
Grambling State University has a safety score of 1.56 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,839 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Grambling State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Grambling State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in LA.
Does Grambling State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Grambling State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Grambling State University's Safety Profile

Grambling State University in Grambling, LA enrolls 5,114 students and has a safety score of 1.56 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1839 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 16 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Grambling State University's 1.56 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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