Alabama A&M University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2051 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #564 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #513 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #1018 of 1,018 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 6,370
- Graduates
- 925
- 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 58% and is among the top 20% 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 | 58% | 61% | 60% |
| Applicants | 23,406 | 7,568 | 14,930 |
| Admissions | 13,564 | 4,580 | 8,981 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,939 | 818 | 1,121 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 29 | 14 | 15 |
4,821 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
325 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
537 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 810
or below
75% of them
had 1040
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alabama A&M University are 810-1040 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,317 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 | 6326 (87%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 231 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 226 (3%) |
| White | 174 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 156 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 155 (2%) |
| Asian | 16 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
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
- $12,844
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,610 | $7,596 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,610 | $7,596 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,220 | $15,192 |
| 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 | 4,200 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,305 |
| Room charge | $5,103 |
| Meal charge | $4,202 |
Alabama A&M University majors
Alabama A&M University has granted 590 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 229 master's across 20 programs, and 11 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alabama A&M University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 83 | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52 | 38 | |
| Social Work | 26 | 52 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 37 | 3 | |
| General Studies | 39 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 38 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 32 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 30 | ||
| Food Science | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 22 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 8 | 10 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 16 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 15 | ||
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Counseling Psychology | 13 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 11 | 2 | |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 12 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, Other | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Biotechnology | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 590 | 229 | 11 |
Alabama A&M University has a graduation rate of 24%, which is among the 7% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 20% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alabama A&M University has published 4,769 scientific papers with 63,799 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 Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 62 | 220 |
| 1994 | 76 | 269 |
| 1995 | 68 | 293 |
| 1996 | 80 | 336 |
| 1997 | 89 | 379 |
| 1998 | 84 | 358 |
| 1999 | 61 | 422 |
| 2000 | 53 | 434 |
| 2001 | 57 | 506 |
| 2002 | 87 | 571 |
| 2003 | 78 | 689 |
| 2004 | 64 | 678 |
| 2005 | 91 | 749 |
| 2006 | 96 | 841 |
| 2007 | 124 | 1003 |
| 2008 | 88 | 1033 |
| 2009 | 92 | 1178 |
| 2010 | 93 | 1336 |
| 2011 | 95 | 1551 |
| 2012 | 97 | 1609 |
| 2013 | 106 | 1676 |
| 2014 | 86 | 1907 |
| 2015 | 107 | 1806 |
| 2016 | 141 | 1840 |
| 2017 | 165 | 1877 |
| 2018 | 241 | 2454 |
| 2019 | 194 | 4041 |
| 2020 | 223 | 4524 |
| 2021 | 186 | 5555 |
| 2022 | 162 | 6238 |
| 2023 | 404 | 5468 |
| 2024 | 122 | 4470 |
| 2025 | 104 | 3325 |
Alabama A&M University alumni
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Sun Ra
- Occupations
- instrumentalistpoetconductorkeyboardistphilosopher
- 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.
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Ruben Studdard
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Christopher Theodore 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.
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Mandela Barnes
- 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.
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Robert Mathis
- 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 one-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.
General info
| Alternative names | AAMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1875 |
| Motto | Service is Sovereignty |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 913 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4900 Meridian Street Normal, Alabama, 35762 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 2563725000 |