Alabama A&M University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2715 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #804 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #737 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #900 of 1,034 | For Aerospace Engineering |
| #1613 of 1,741 | For Optical Engineering |
| #2568 of 3,574 | For Materials Science |
| #2665 of 4,082 | For Physics |
| #2867 of 4,317 | For Chemistry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 5,093
- Graduates
- 884
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.aamu.edu
Alabama A&M University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 87% | 91% |
| Applicants | 9,855 | 3,394 | 6,461 |
| Admissions | 8,835 | 2,947 | 5,888 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,622 | 660 | 962 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 42 | 16 | 26 |
3,890 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,869 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1020
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alabama A&M University are 840-1020 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,202 or 72%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Alabama A&M University are 15-20 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 5140 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 478 (8%) |
| White | 111 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 76 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 62 (1%) |
| Asian | 13 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $9,679
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 price
| Dormitory capacity | 3,220 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,522 |
| Room charge | $3,682 |
| Meal charge | $3,840 |
Alabama A&M University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 35 | 80 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 75 | 17 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | 47 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 41 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 34 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 33 | ||
| General Studies | 32 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 30 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | 9 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 27 | ||
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 26 | ||
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 23 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 15 | 7 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 21 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 18 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 18 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 15 | ||
| Food Science | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 3 | 8 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 6 | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Forestry, Other | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Animal Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, Other | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 585 | 300 | 11 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 20% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17 | 40 |
| 1992 | 22 | 52 |
| 1993 | 16 | 50 |
| 1994 | 25 | 62 |
| 1995 | 10 | 48 |
| 1996 | 29 | 68 |
| 1997 | 26 | 103 |
| 1998 | 27 | 96 |
| 1999 | 14 | 129 |
| 2000 | 14 | 136 |
| 2001 | 23 | 172 |
| 2002 | 12 | 163 |
| 2003 | 12 | 176 |
| 2004 | 21 | 171 |
| 2005 | 25 | 214 |
| 2006 | 16 | 232 |
| 2007 | 30 | 272 |
| 2008 | 16 | 307 |
| 2009 | 15 | 294 |
| 2010 | 22 | 379 |
| 2011 | 12 | 423 |
| 2012 | 13 | 509 |
| 2013 | 14 | 444 |
| 2014 | 12 | 501 |
| 2015 | 13 | 457 |
| 2016 | 24 | 464 |
| 2017 | 12 | 468 |
| 2018 | 17 | 403 |
| 2019 | 19 | 409 |
| 2020 | 10 | 543 |
| 2021 | 18 | 643 |
Alabama A&M University alumni
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Sun Ra
- Occupations
- pianistinstrumentalistmusic arrangerpoetcomposer
- 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
-
Ruben Studdard is an American singer and actor. He rose to fame as 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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Robert Mathis
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Robert Nathan Mathis is a former American football defensive end and outside linebacker who played his entire 14-year career with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama A&M University and was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. A five-time Pro Bowler, Mathis won 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.
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Mandela Barnes
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mandela Barnes is an American politician who has served as the 45th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the Wisconsin State Representative for the 11th district from 2013 to 2017. Barnes, the first African American to assume the state's lieutenant governorship, is a candidate in the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin.
General info
| Alternative names | AAMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1875 |
| Motto | Service is Sovereignty |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic Calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 814 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 4900 Meridian Street Normal, Alabama, 35762 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 2563725000 |
| Fax | +1 (256) 372 5249 |