Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Tallahassee, FL

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$3,152

Avg in-state tuition

$14,524

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Tallahassee, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,402, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 33%. The university offers 55 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,152, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,524.

Rankings

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#1 Ranked in 6 Best HBCUs for Public Relations Programs
#1 Ranked in Best HBCUs for Health Science Majors
#1 Ranked in 4 Best Online HBCU Nursing Programs
#1 Ranked in Best HBCUs for Master's in Social Work Programs
#5 Ranked in Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities of 2022

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

33% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1150

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

98%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Black

83%

White

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

65% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Non-profit

Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,138
On-campus room and board	$10,986
On-campus other expenses	$5,484
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,774
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$6,444
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$6,444

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$20,760	$32,132
Off-campus without family	$20,508	$31,880
Off-campus with family	$10,734	$22,106

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
	Food Science
	Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
2	Architecture And Related Services
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
3	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
4	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
5	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
6	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism
	Public Relations/Image Management
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Technology
8	Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
9	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
10	Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Industrial Engineering
	Chemical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
11	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
12	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
	Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
	Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
	Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
13	History
	History, General
14	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
15	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
17	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
18	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
20	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
21	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Community Psychology
22	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
23	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
24	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, General
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Economics, General
25	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Graphic Design

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.