Alabama A&M University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #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 |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- 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
| 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 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% |
| |||
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
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 |
Alabama A&M University alumni
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Sun Ra
- 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.
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Ruben Studdard
- 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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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 |