Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1496 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #405 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #363 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 3 | In Tallahassee |
| #555 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 71 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Undergraduates
- 7,709
- Graduates
- 1,506
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- famu.edu
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has an acceptance rate of 33% and is among the top 8% 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 | 33% | 32% | 33% |
| Applicants | 12,372 | 3,425 | 8,947 |
| Admissions | 4,074 | 1,105 | 2,969 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,308 | 399 | 909 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 212 | 63 | 149 |
5,059 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
80 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,264 or 83%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 1010-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
757 or 50%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 19-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 7848 (85%) |
|---|---|
| White | 550 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 509 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 188 (2%) |
| Asian | 66 (0.7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 40 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 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
- $12,191
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,152 | $8,019 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,152 | $8,019 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,524 | $22,108 |
| Fee in-district | $2,633 | $1,857 |
| Fee in-state | $2,633 | $1,857 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,201 | $2,561 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,450 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,644 |
| Room charge | $6,528 |
| Meal charge | $5,116 |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University majors
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has granted 1,567 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 346 master's across 26 programs, and 328 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 281 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 147 | 78 | ||
| Law | 158 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 124 | |||
| Psychology, General | 120 | |||
| Pharmacy | 117 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 95 | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 92 | |||
| Social Work | 66 | 21 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 58 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 55 | |||
| Journalism | 54 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | 7 | ||
| Architecture | 38 | 9 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 28 | 18 | ||
| General Studies | 43 | |||
| Public Health, General | 36 | 4 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 29 | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 33 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 32 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 26 | |||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 7 | 9 | 8 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 22 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 21 | |||
| Graphic Design | 18 | |||
| Sociology, General | 18 | |||
| Information Technology | 17 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 17 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | 9 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 15 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 14 | |||
| Community Psychology | 13 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | |||
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 13 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | 2 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 11 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 5 | 1 | 4 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |||
| History, General | 10 | |||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 9 | |||
| Economics, General | 9 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | 5 | ||
| Food Science | 9 | |||
| Music, General | 9 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | 1 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | 3 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | 2 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 | |||
| Agricultural Engineering | 3 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 43 | 1,567 | 346 | 328 |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 52% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has published 5,869 scientific papers with 83,491 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 40 | 197 |
| 1992 | 46 | 181 |
| 1993 | 48 | 232 |
| 1994 | 57 | 287 |
| 1995 | 71 | 243 |
| 1996 | 91 | 344 |
| 1997 | 77 | 372 |
| 1998 | 102 | 368 |
| 1999 | 97 | 490 |
| 2000 | 120 | 577 |
| 2001 | 105 | 686 |
| 2002 | 118 | 932 |
| 2003 | 129 | 1195 |
| 2004 | 178 | 1450 |
| 2005 | 131 | 1769 |
| 2006 | 174 | 1713 |
| 2007 | 158 | 2001 |
| 2008 | 172 | 2019 |
| 2009 | 172 | 2206 |
| 2010 | 171 | 2325 |
| 2011 | 179 | 2634 |
| 2012 | 158 | 2960 |
| 2013 | 179 | 3185 |
| 2014 | 247 | 3341 |
| 2015 | 198 | 3479 |
| 2016 | 206 | 3728 |
| 2017 | 195 | 3665 |
| 2018 | 222 | 4134 |
| 2019 | 257 | 4631 |
| 2020 | 312 | 5716 |
| 2021 | 290 | 6935 |
| 2022 | 307 | 7731 |
| 2023 | 288 | 8016 |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University alumni
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Tyrese Gibson
- Occupations
- rapperdisc jockeyactortelevision actormodel
- Biography
-
Tyrese Darnell Gibson, also known mononymously as Tyrese, is an American actor and singer. His self-titled debut album, released in 1998, featured the single "Sweet Lady". The record peaked at number twelve on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. His second and third albums, 2000 Watts and I Wanna Go There, were released in 2001 and 2002, respectively. The latter contained the lead single "How You Gonna Act Like That", which became Gibson's highest-charting single, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. His fourth album, Alter Ego, explored hip hop, while he was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for his fifth album, Open Invitation (2011). Gibson's sixth album, Black Rose (2015), debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, becoming his highest-charting album. He has sold over 4 million records in the United States.
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Common
- Occupations
- international forum participantwriterrecord producersingerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, known by his stage name Common (formerly known as Common Sense), is an American rapper, actor, and activist from Chicago, Illinois. He has received three Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He signed with the independent label Relativity Records to release his debut studio album Can I Borrow a Dollar? (1992), and gained further critical acclaim with its follow-ups, Resurrection (1994) and One Day It'll All Make Sense (1997). He maintained an underground following into the late 1990s, and achieved his first mainstream success through his work with the black music collective, Soulquarians.
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Karamo Brown
- Enrolled in Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Studied in 1999-2002
- Occupations
- writertelevision personalityactivistentertainerpodcaster
- Biography
-
Karamo Karega Brown is an American television host, reality television personality, author, actor, and activist. Brown began his career in 2004 on the MTV reality show The Real World: Philadelphia. He currently stars as the culture expert in the Netflix series Queer Eye.
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Anika Noni Rose
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorsingerfilm actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Anika Noni Rose is an American actress and singer. She is best known for voicing Tiana, Disney's first African-American princess, in The Princess and the Frog (2009). She was named a Disney Legend in 2011.
General info
| Alternative names | Florida A&M University FAMU FAMU Rattlers Rattlers |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Excellence With Caring |
| Colors | orange, green |
| Academic calendar | August to August |
| Total FTE staff | 1,678 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Tallahassee, Florida, 32307 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 196,000 |
| Phone | 8505993000 |