Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Overview

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), located in Tallahassee, stands as a public, historically black university that was founded in 1887. As an institution that lies just minutes away from the State Capitol, FAMU imbues its campus with a combination of contemporary and historic architecture set against the backdrop of North Florida's rolling hills. The university offers campus housing options to accommodate a significant proportion of its student body. FAMU has a diverse academic profile, offering a wide range of programs with particular distinction in pharmacy, journalism, and the health sciences. The institution is moderately selective, maintaining a commitment to accessible higher education while also ensuring a competitive admissions process. While not principally known for athletics, FAMU has garnered recognition within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and their athletic teams are known as the Rattlers.

In the most recent statistical year 12,372 prospective students applied, and 4,074 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,520 enrolled in the school.  7,884 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,331 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $3,152 plus fees of $2,633. Florida A&M is ranked 907 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.