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#2125 of 14,131 In the World
#575 of 2,597 In North America
#524 of 2,496 In the United States
#8 of 33 In Alabama
#1032 of 1,032 For Entomology
Top50% For 27 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
66%
Average SAT
935
Average ACT
17
Aid receiving
88%
Undergraduates
5,845
Graduates
769
Male:Female Ratio
40:60
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
www.aamu.edu

Alabama A&M University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Alabama A&M University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 28% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 66% 65% 67%
Applicants 15,628 5,247 10,381
Admissions 10,349 3,409 6,940
Freshmen enrolled full time 1,944 793 1,151
Freshmen enrolled part time 12 6 6

2,630 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

406 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
462 or 24%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 810
or below

75% of them
had 1060
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alabama A&M University are 810-1060 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
1,312 or 67%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 14
or below

75% of them
had 19
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Alabama A&M University are 14-19 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Black or African American 5664 (86%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 427 (6%)
Nonresident Alien 176 (3%)
White 128 (2%)
Two or more races 104 (2%)
Hispanic 88 (1%)
Asian 12 (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 6 (0.1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 5 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Average aid awarded
$11,612
Students receiving aid
88%

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $8,610$10,128
Tuition in-state $8,610$10,128
Tuition out-of-state $17,220$20,160
Fee in-district $1,414$1,414
Fee in-state $1,414$1,414
Fee out-of-state $1,414$1,414

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 3,620
Combined charge for room and board $7,992
Room charge $3,790
Meal charge $4,202

Alabama A&M University majors

Alabama A&M University has granted 511 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 217 master's across 17 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alabama A&M University.

Major Bachelor Master Doctoral
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 76 15
Social Work 23 56
Business Administration and Management, General 35 39
Computer and Information Sciences, General 26 11
Psychology, General 34
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration 32
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 22 4
Engineering, Other 26
General Studies 25
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician 24
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 24
Mechanical Engineering 20
Construction Engineering Technology & Technician 19
Animal Sciences, Other 18
Food Science 8 6 2
Civil Engineering, General 15
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 15
Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist 15
Counseling Psychology 14
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General 10 4
Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 12
Accounting 9
Elementary Education and Teaching 6 3
Finance, General 9
Political Science and Government, General 9
Communication and Media Studies, Other 8
English Language and Literature, General 7
Chemistry, General 6
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 6
City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 1 4
Mathematics, General 5
Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 2 2
Forestry, Other 4
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 4
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 3
Music, General 3
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
Fine & Studio Arts, General 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Physics, General 1
Physics, Other 1
Sociology, General 1
Grand Total 511 217 3

Alabama A&M University has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 29% 22% 33%
  • Full-time retention rate - 64%
  • Part-time retention rate - 40%

Publications & Citations

Alabama A&M University has published 4,676 scientific papers with 61,191 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Optical Engineering.

Publications
4,676
Citations
61,191

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
2,838 / 40,229
Physics
2,706 / 42,342
Chemistry
2,576 / 38,905
Environmental Science
2,208 / 30,619
Biology
2,173 / 35,675
Quantum and Particle physics
2,155 / 33,527
Materials Science
1,769 / 23,651
Organic Chemistry
1,590 / 24,654
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,434 / 18,945
Optical Engineering
1,412 / 21,811
Computer Science
1,403 / 17,815
Geology
1,097 / 17,825
Ecology
1,079 / 16,863
Geography and Cartography
1,004 / 12,226
Medicine
948 / 12,245
Biochemistry
782 / 14,929
Electrical Engineering
780 / 9,325
Genetics
759 / 15,063
Mathematics
723 / 11,384
Political Science
699 / 7,253
Law
669 / 7,126
Metallurgical Engineering
632 / 9,410
Botany
619 / 10,874
Astrophysics and Astronomy
563 / 9,437
Agricultural Science
547 / 9,797
Paleontology
532 / 9,685
Philosophy
527 / 7,326
Psychology
495 / 5,365
History
495 / 6,510
Sociology
488 / 3,629
Business
473 / 6,141
Telecommunications
458 / 7,203
Statistics
454 / 7,414
Economics
435 / 5,157
Archaeology
435 / 6,187
Mechanical Engineering
423 / 6,145
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
410 / 4,397
Nanotechnology
399 / 3,788
Nuclear Physics
398 / 4,240
Environmental Chemistry
395 / 4,204

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 64 186
1993 62 219
1994 76 269
1995 67 293
1996 80 336
1997 89 379
1998 84 357
1999 61 422
2000 53 434
2001 57 506
2002 87 570
2003 78 688
2004 64 678
2005 91 749
2006 96 840
2007 123 1002
2008 88 1033
2009 92 1179
2010 93 1336
2011 96 1551
2012 96 1609
2013 106 1675
2014 86 1907
2015 107 1805
2016 141 1840
2017 165 1876
2018 241 2453
2019 194 4038
2020 222 4522
2021 186 5553
2022 162 6237
2023 403 5464
2024 120 4447
Academic rankings

Alabama A&M University alumni

  1. Sun Ra

    Sun Ra
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1914-1993 (aged 79)
    Occupations
    music directorwritercomposerinstrumentalistpoet
    Biography

    Le Sony'r Ra, better known as Sun Ra, was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet known for his experimental music, "cosmic" philosophy, prolific output, and theatrical performances. For much of his career, Ra led The Arkestra, an ensemble with an ever-changing name and flexible line-up.

  2. Ruben Studdard

    Ruben Studdard
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1978-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    singer
    Biography

    Ruben Studdard is an American singer and actor. He rose to fame as the winner of the second season of American Idol and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his recording of "Superstar". In the years following Idol, Studdard has released seven studio albums, including his platinum-selling debut, Soulful, and the top-selling gospel follow-up, I Need an Angel. He is most well known for his recording career, which has produced hits including "Flying Without Wings", "Sorry 2004", and "Change Me", but he has also segued into television and stage work. Most notably, he starred as Fats Waller in a national tour revival of Ain't Misbehavin', which spawned a Grammy-nominated soundtrack.

  3. Mandela Barnes

    Mandela Barnes
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1986-.. (age 39)
    Enrolled in Alabama A&M University
    2003-2020 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in media studies
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    J. Mandela Barnes is an American politician who served as the 45th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the state representative for the 11th district from 2013 to 2017. Barnes is the first African American to serve as Wisconsin's lieutenant governor.

  4. Robert Mathis

    Robert Mathis
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1981-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    American football player
    Biography

    Robert Nathan Mathis is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 14-year career as a defensive end and linebacker with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and was selected by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft. A two-time All-Pro and a five-time Pro Bowler, Mathis won the Super Bowl XLI with the Colts in 2006 over the Chicago Bears. He is also the NFL's all-time leader in forced fumbles and strip sacks. The year after retiring, Mathis joined the Colts as an assistant defensive coach.

All 21 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names AAMU
Founded 1875
Motto Service is Sovereignty
Colors maroon, white
Academic calendar August to May
Total FTE staff 852
Carnegie classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Location and contacts

Address 4900 Meridian Street
Normal, Alabama, 35762
United States
Phone 2563725000

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