Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University — College Profile

About

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a premier public HBCU in Tallahassee, nationally recognized for its powerhouse programs in pharmacy, business, journalism, and the agricultural sciences. A defining academic asset is the unique FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, a joint partnership with neighboring Florida State University that offers undergraduates access to expansive research facilities and direct industry pipelines. Student life is anchored by a close-knit "FAMULY" atmosphere and rich cultural traditions, energized by the world-renowned Marching "100" band, vibrant homecoming festivities, and a proud legacy as one of the nation's top producers of African American baccalaureate and professional degree recipients.

Wikipedia:Florida A&M University (FAMU) is a public historically black land-grant university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Founded in 1887, it is the third-largest historically black university in the US by enrollment and the only public historically black university in Florida. It is a member of the State University System of Florida and is accredited to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location

Tallahassee, FL, 32307 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

JAX · Jacksonville

155 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$5,785$17,725

Housing & food (on campus)$12,328$12,328

Books & supplies$1,138$1,138

Cost of attendance$23,970$35,910 est.

Average net price$13,739Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$17,725

In-state: $5,785

Housing & food (on campus)$12,328

Books & supplies$1,138

Cost of attendance$35,910 est.

In-state: $23,970

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $13,739

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$13,299

$30–48k

$10,921

$48–75k

$15,269

$75–110k

$18,325

$110k+

$20,332

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

53%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

29%

Back for yr 2

89%

Transferred

22%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

60% graduated · 22% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 17% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$36,153

10 yrs after entry$44,349

Debt

Median at graduation$23,548

Monthly payment$250

Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$33.2k

90th percentile$43,500

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

21%

Test policy

Required

Checked Sep 2026

SAT average

1107

R 520–610 · M 510–570

ACT midpoint

Comp 20–24 · E 19–24 · M 17–23

SAT middle 50%: 1030–1180

40080012001600

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Nov 1 2026

in 30 days

Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.

Regular Decision

Feb 1 2027

in 122 days

Not binding: the standard deadline.

Rolling admission

May 1 2027

in 211 days

Decisions come as applications arrive, so apply early.

Checked Sep 2026 · admissions.famu.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts

If Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 34%Women 66%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

14 : 1

Pell grant

54%

First-gen

37%

Family income

$28,781

Independent

13%

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

10%

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

Black

89%

Two or more

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Women's
Cross Country
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$36,153

After 10 yrs

$44,349

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General251

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General110

Biology, General107

Business Administration, Management and Operations106

Criminal Justice and Corrections102

Psychology, General100

Political Science and Government57

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing56

Journalism54

Social Work50

Computer and Information Sciences, General41

Health and Medical Administrative Services36

Architectural Sciences and Technology34

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods29

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication24

Agriculture, General23

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$102M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$9,244/mo

Teaching spend

$10,680

per student

Federal loans

50%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$69M research spending · 41 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile