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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Also known as: FAMU|Florida A&M University|Florida A&M University |Rattlers|FAMU Rattlers

📍 Tallahassee, Florida🏛️ Urban Setting👥 7,582 Undergrads🔗 www.famu.edu

Overview

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is an medium public research university in Tallahassee, Florida. It enrolls about 7,582 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 21%. Graduates earn a median of $44,349 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

21%

Very Selective

SAT Avg

1,107

520–610

Net Price

$13,739

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

53%

Retention

89%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$44,349

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

20.6%

SAT Average

1,107

ACT Composite

20–24

Test Policy

Required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200520 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200510 – 570 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

120 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,785

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$17,725

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,970

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,739

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$13,299
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,921
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,269
$75,001 – $110,000	$18,325
$110,001 +	$20,332

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

50.0%

Academics & Programs

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University offers programs across 25 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

23.6%

Business, Management & Marketing

10.3%

Psychology

9.0%

Interdisciplinary Studies

7.6%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

6.5%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.2%

Social Sciences

4.8%

Communication & Journalism

4.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

53%

On-Time (4yr)

29%

Retention (FT)

89%

% Earning >$25K

70%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$36,153

8 years

$42,044

10 years

$44,349

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

36.4%

White

37.0%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

3.3%

Black or African American

88.5%

Asian

0.2%

Hispanic / Latino

6.1%

Two or more races

1.7%

International

0.1%

Gender

Women

65.7%

Men

34.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University hard to get into?

Very Selective — the acceptance rate is 21%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1107.

How much does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University cost?

In-state tuition is $5,785, and out-of-state is $17,725. Average net price after financial aid is $13,739.

What is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 53%, and 89% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.