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Tuition

$6,913

$18,723

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Selective

48%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,540
Declined + 3,782
Total Received 7,322
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Public

10,053

undergraduate students

1,977

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

39%

61%

male

female

1  :  19

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
27%
400-499
56%
300-399
10%
200-299
-1%
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
27%
400-499
54%
300-399
11%
200-299
1%
700-800
-1%
600-699
3%
500-599
25%
400-499
59%
300-399
15%
200-299
-1%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
16%
18-23
54%
12-17
27%
6-11
1%
Below 6
0
30-36
1%
24-29
17%
18-23
52%
12-17
30%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
1%
24-29
15%
18-23
68%
12-17
16%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Nursing
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School Facts

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, founded in 1887, is a public, historically black university. Its 419-acre campus is located in Tallahassee.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 12,030
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Historically Black college/university yes
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education)
ALA (American Library Association)
AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association)
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 5215
ACT 0726

Right Now

Tallahassee, FL

419-acre campus in Tallahassee (population: 182,965), approximately 165 miles west of Jacksonville, FL. Air and bus serve campus. School operates transportation to Florida St U.

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Lee Hall, Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32307

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
27%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing

Greek Life

 
4 fraternities 2% of male students
 
4 sororities 3% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
36%
Top 1/2
74%
Bottom 1/2
26%
Bottom 1/4
5%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
27%
400-499
56%
300-399
10%
200-299
-1%
700-800
1%
600-699
6%
500-599
27%
400-499
54%
300-399
11%
200-299
1%
700-800
-1%
600-699
3%
500-599
25%
400-499
59%
300-399
15%
200-299
-1%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
16%
18-23
54%
12-17
27%
6-11
1%
Below 6
0
30-36
1%
24-29
17%
18-23
52%
12-17
30%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
1%
24-29
15%
18-23
68%
12-17
16%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Common application accepted no
Application deadline May 15
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
State residency

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Selective

48%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,540
Declined + 3,782
Total Received 7,322

Admissions Contact

Barbara Cox
Director of Admissions
P: 866 642-1198
F: 850 599-3069
ugrdadmissions@famu.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,775
Books & supplies 1,138
Total $6,913
Average Financial Aid - 12,521
Total with Avg. Aid $-5,608

Financial Aid

74%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$12,521

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $35,403,275
State $3,524,602
Institutional $8,353,751
Other external $48,000
Total $47,329,628

Non-need-based

Federal $38,200
State $5,740,962
Institutional $2,038,695
Other external $3,016,053
Total $10,833,910

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 866 238-2318
F: 850 561-2730
finaid@famu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Lisa Stewart
Director of Financial Aid
lisa.stewart@famu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
football
golf
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Northeast Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)
Mascot
Rattlers
School colors
orange and green

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Football, Golf, Wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

Cheerleading, Football, Golf

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Racquetball, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track And Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Wrestling

Athletic Directors

Derek Horne (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Adult Education
African-American Studies
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Applied Social Sciences
Architecture
Architecture Studies
Art Education
Biological/Agricultural Systems Engineering
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration
Business Education
Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Computer/Information Sciences
Construction Engineering Technology
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice
Economics
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering Technology
Elementary Education
English
English Education
Entomology
Environmental Science
Environmental Sciences
Fine Arts
French
Graphic Communications
Graphic Design
Health Administration
Health Care Management
Health Information Management
Health Science
History
Industrial Engineering
Jazz Studies
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Design/Management
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Music
Music Education
Music Performance
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Philosophy/Religion
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education
Psychology
Public Health
Public Relations
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Science Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Vocational Education

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Education

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

12,030

total students

84%

16%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

84%

10,053
students

Female
61%
6,146

Male
39%
3,907

Graduate

16%

1,977
students

Female
63%
1,251

Male
37%
726

undergraduateFull-time

90%

9,086
students

Female
62%
5,588

Male
38%
3,498

undergraduatePart-time

10%

967
students

Female
58%
558

Male
42%
409

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
93%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
3%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

49%

Transfer applicants accepted

61%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

trimester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

trimester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 50
Countries most often represented Egypt
Haiti
Jamaica
Nigeria
Trinidad
The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Agnes Coppin
Director of International Students
850 599-3568
agnes.coppin@famu.edu

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