Alabama A&M University: Statistics

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#1978 of 14,131 In the World
#560 of 2,597 In North America
#510 of 2,496 In the United States
#7 of 33 In Alabama
#926 of 1,920 For Animal Science
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Acceptance rate
72%
Average SAT
935
Average ACT
18
Aid receiving
86%
Undergraduates
5,107
Graduates
862
Male:Female Ratio
39:61
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 72% and is among the top 34% 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 72% 72% 71%
Applicants 6,560 2,209 4,345
Admissions 4,697 1,599 3,092
Freshmen enrolled full time 1,459 623 834
Freshmen enrolled part time 75 24 51

2,513 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

426 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
287 or 19%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 840
or below

75% of them
had 1030
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alabama A&M University are 840-1030 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
970 or 63%
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

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

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Black or African American 5092 (85%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 525 (9%)
White 119 (2%)
Nonresident Alien 81 (1%)
Hispanic 61 (1%)
Two or more races 57 (1%)
Asian 13 (0.2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 9 (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 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
$11,047
Students receiving aid
86%

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 2,776
Combined charge for room and board $7,750
Room charge $3,790
Meal charge $3,960

Alabama A&M University majors

Alabama A&M University has granted 562 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 251 master's across 18 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alabama A&M University.

Major Bachelor Master Doctoral
Social Work 23 84
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 95 3
Business Administration and Management, General 49 38
Computer and Information Sciences, General 37 7
Mechanical Engineering 41
Psychology, General 40
Engineering, Other 34
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration 31
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General 20 4
Counseling Psychology 22
Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist 22
Construction Engineering Technology & Technician 21
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 20
Food Science 10 6 4
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician 16
General Studies 13
Accounting 12
Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 11
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 11
Music, General 11
Political Science and Government, General 11
Finance, General 10
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 10
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 10
Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 6 1 2
Animal Sciences, Other 9
City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 3 6
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 9
Communication and Media Studies, Other 8
Civil Engineering, General 7
Elementary Education and Teaching 7
English Language and Literature, General 6
Mathematics, General 5
Forestry, Other 4
Chemistry, General 3
Physics, General 1 2
Sociology, General 3
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
Art & Art Studies, General 1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1
Fine & Studio Arts, General 1
Physics, Other 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Grand Total 562 251 7

Alabama A&M University has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 28% 23% 32%
  • Full-time retention rate - 58%
  • Part-time retention rate - 40%

Publications & Citations

Alabama A&M University has published 3,713 scientific papers with 44,077 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Optical Engineering, and Computer Science.

Publications
3,713
Citations
44,077

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
2,557 / 27,522
Physics
2,481 / 28,767
Chemistry
2,347 / 27,887
Quantum and Particle physics
2,050 / 22,687
Biology
1,825 / 24,061
Environmental Science
1,815 / 21,159
Materials Science
1,679 / 16,346
Organic Chemistry
1,434 / 17,286
Optical Engineering
1,428 / 14,646
Computer Science
1,202 / 11,728
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,103 / 12,668
Geology
919 / 11,594
Ecology
888 / 11,667
Geography and Cartography
808 / 8,202
Medicine
732 / 8,229
Electrical Engineering
732 / 6,391
Biochemistry
654 / 10,990
Genetics
627 / 10,134
Mathematics
569 / 6,816
Metallurgical Engineering
566 / 6,397
Astrophysics and Astronomy
511 / 5,966
Political Science
482 / 5,011
Botany
475 / 7,142
Law
464 / 4,958
Telecommunications
447 / 4,745
Agricultural Science
444 / 7,045
Paleontology
426 / 5,958
Philosophy
420 / 5,335
Psychology
398 / 3,049
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
385 / 2,668
Nanotechnology
384 / 2,976
History
374 / 4,450
Environmental Chemistry
362 / 3,501
Statistics
360 / 4,235
Nuclear Physics
348 / 2,710
Business
348 / 4,865
Sociology
342 / 2,176
Archaeology
337 / 4,263
Mechanical Engineering
331 / 3,326
Economics
304 / 3,267

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 61 121
1991 57 124
1992 60 141
1993 70 157
1994 76 235
1995 65 235
1996 102 293
1997 98 315
1998 91 314
1999 75 382
2000 53 391
2001 64 417
2002 81 470
2003 83 565
2004 59 553
2005 87 679
2006 91 736
2007 136 892
2008 101 987
2009 86 1055
2010 92 1204
2011 91 1323
2012 105 1470
2013 91 1420
2014 91 1671
2015 101 1650
2016 92 1490
2017 98 1518
2018 179 1867
2019 166 3206
2020 164 3535
2021 156 4912
2022 99 4933
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
    philosopheractorpoetbandleaderconductor
    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 45)
    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. Robert Mathis

    Robert Mathis
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1981-.. (age 42)
    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 outside linebacker 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.

  4. Mandela Barnes

    Mandela Barnes
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1986-.. (age 37)
    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 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.

All 16 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names AAMU
Founded 1875
Motto Service is Sovereignty
Colors maroon, white
Academic calendar August to May
Total FTE staff 689
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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