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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1887, the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is an Historically Black College and University in Tallahassee and the only public HBCU in the state of Florida. Florida A&M is home to 12 colleges and schools granting bachelor’s degrees in 54 areas of study. Additionally, the Florida A&M campus features numerous research institutes and centers such as The Sustainability Institute, Center for Water Resources, and Meek-Easton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center. For athletically inclined students, Florida A&M fields 15 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Rattlers.

Acceptance Rate:
21%
Average Net Price:
$15,060
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1091

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$15,060
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$5,785
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$17,725
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,328
Books and Supplies
$1138
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$13,203
$30k - $48k
$13,574
$48k - $75k
$17,489
$75k - $110k
$19,721
$110k+
$21,999
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
58%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
56%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,704
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,076
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,681

 

Students receiving state aid
37%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4578
Students receiving federal aid
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,076
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$34,786,556
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$20,354,586

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
56%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,274
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,954
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,629
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,908

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • HBCU
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
21%
Acceptance Rate
22713
Students Applied
48%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
512
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionMay 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 1
OtherMarch 1
Application Fee
$35
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
64%
Out-Of-State Students
25%
45%
Submitting ACT
83%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1091
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
500
75th
560
Reading
25th
530
75th
590
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
22%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
20%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
28
Top 25%
27
Top 50%
86
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
232
$30k - $48k
202
$48k - $75k
155
$75k - $110k
81
$110k+
82

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 866-642-1198
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,265
Total Number of Undergrads
7,796
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
32%
20-39 Students
48%
40-99 Students
17%
100+ Students
1%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
69

Faculty Overview

0
100
59%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
34%
66%
Residency
In-State Students
64%
Out-Of-State Students
25%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
48
Countries Represented
57
Ethnicity
African American
87%
Hispanic
5%
White
5%
Multiracial
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
37%
Student Organizations
126
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
22%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Rattlers
School Colors
orange and green
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
188
Total Female Athletes
98
Intramural Sports
21
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,700
Top 5 Cities
Tallahassee
Atlanta
Miami
Orlando
Tampa
Top 5 Employers
Florida A&M University
Walgreens
US Army
Walmart
CVS Health
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Healthcare Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,954
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239

REVIEWS

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Devina's Review

from Marietta, GA

As a native northerner, I was very apprehensive about enrolling in a southern school-- especially one that is currently dealing with a national scandal. However, In the few weeks I have been here, my ...

Rance's Review

from Valrico, FL

Every school has the same education. Smaller classes sizes and actual TEACHERS that help you learn; compared to other universities where your just a number...