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Grambling State University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Grambling State University women's softball recruiting profile. Grambling State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. from Grambling, Louisiana. Led by head coach D'Maria Matthews, Grambling State University pairs a 45% acceptance rate with a 36% graduation rate and a $17,018 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
31
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southwestern Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,833
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
45%
State
Louisiana
City
Grambling
Address
403 Main Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 42% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
D'Maria Matthews
Head Coach
Larry King
Softball Assistant Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 24% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
66%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
36%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$25,589
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$41,109
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 72% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$5,140
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$5,140
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,598
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,018
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 2% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$441,329
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$9,070
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