Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL

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Tuition & Fees

$11,371

$23,311

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
520
75th
560
25th
490
75th
23
25th
18
75th
22
25th
17
75th
23
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

34%

male

66%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

32%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,074
Declined 8,298
Total Received 12,372
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Public

7,709

undergraduate students

1,506

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1887, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University is a public land-grant Historically Black university that is known for its strong programs in engineering, agriculture, and the arts. It is located on a 419-acre campus in Tallahassee, Florida.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 9,215
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

419-acre campus in Tallahassee (population: 191,049), approximately 165 miles west of Jacksonville. Air and bus serve campus. School operates transportation to Florida St U.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
1601 South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL
32307

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
22%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
81%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
32%
Top 1/2
82%
Bottom 1/2
18%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
520
75th
560
25th
490
75th
23
25th
18
75th
22
25th
17
75th
23
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Very Selective

32%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,074
Declined 8,298
Total Received 12,372

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission test scores
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

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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

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

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,487

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,785
Housing $6,528
Food $5,116
Additional fees $5,586
Books & supplies $1,138
Total $24,153
Average Financial Aid - $11,487
Total with Avg. Aid $12,666

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 850 599-3730
F: 850 561-2730
financialaiddocs@famu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

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

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Northeast Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Agricultural Engineering yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemical Engineering yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes yes
Community Psychology yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
History, General yes
Industrial Engineering yes yes yes
Information Technology yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other yes yes yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other yes
Systems Engineering yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • 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

9,215

total students

66%

in-state

34%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84%

7,709
students

Female
66%
5,119

Male
34%
2,590

16%

1,506
students

Female
68%
1,017

Male
32%
489

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

86%

6,640
students

Female
66%
4,401

Male
34%
2,239

14%

1,069
students

Female
67%
718

Male
33%
351

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
88%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
4%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.00
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 15

Spring: November 1

Summer: March 16

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International 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

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