Alabama A & M University

2/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Normal, AL
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#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,295

Location Normal, Alabama
Website aamu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Alabama A&M University, located in the suburban community of Normal on the outskirts of Huntsville, occupies a hilltop campus overlooking the Tennessee Valley. Founded in 1875 as the State Normal School and Industrial College for Negroes, it operates as a public, historically Black land-grant institution within the Alabama State University System. The university's main campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A&M is recognized for its programs in engineering, agricultural and biological sciences, and food science, while maintaining comprehensive offerings across business, education, and liberal arts disciplines. The university provides on-campus housing in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes, with most first-year students required to live on campus.

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

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Ratings

AAMU is rated within the lower 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10.

Overall Rating

2 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Alabama A & M University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 810/1040
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 14/19
GPA 3.02

Acceptance Rate

58%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 14.5%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$10,024

Out of State Resident Tuition

$18,634

Breakdown

Tuition $10,024
Books and Supplies $2,270
Other Fees $1,414
Room and Board $11,402
Budget for Other Expenses $4,036
Total One Year Cost $29,146

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Student 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 majors at Alabama A & M University are Business, Education, and Biology. 19% of students major in Business, 14% in Education, and 10% in Biology.