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#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama

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Overview

Student Population
5,969
Alabama A & M University overview
Location Normal, Alabama
Online aamu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Alabama A & M University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Normal, Alabama, Alabama A & M University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,560 prospective students applied, and 4,697 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,534 enrolled in the school.  5,064 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 905 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,610 plus fees of $1,414. AAMU is ranked 949 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Alabama A & M University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
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Ratings

2/10
Overall
3/10
Academics
3/10
Resources
2/10
Outcomes
1/10
Value

AAMU is rated within the lower 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Alabama A & M University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Extremely Easy
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SAT 840/1030
ACT 15/20
GPA 3.02
Applications Accepted
71.6% 
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Applications Due May 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition
$8,610
In State Costs for Alabama A & M University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,600
Other Fees$1,414
Room and Board $9,520
Budget for Other Expenses$3,090
Total One Year Cost$24,234
Out of State Resident Tuition
$17,220
Out of State Costs for Alabama A & M University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,600
Other Fees$1,414
Room and Board $9,520
Budget for Other Expenses$3,090
Total One Year Cost$32,844

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$34,300 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
32% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Alabama A & M University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 19%
Education 14%
Biology 10%
Engineering 9%
Human Services 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100654 IPEDS survey data for Alabama A & M University.

Current students may use the Alabama A & M University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.