Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Tallahassee, FL
5.0 3 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

9,313

Location Tallahassee, Florida
Website famu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

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

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), established in 1887, is located in Tallahassee, Florida's capital city, and operates as the state's only public historically Black university within the Florida State University System. The 422-acre main campus, situated on the highest geographic elevation in the city, features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. FAMU is known for its programs in pharmacy, engineering, architecture, and journalism, with the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences being among the nation's largest producers of African American pharmacists. The university maintains a traditional residential campus environment with multiple housing options for students, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Rattlers, participating in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

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Ratings

Florida A&M is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT 1030/1180
ACT 20/24
GPA 3.65

Acceptance Rate

20.6%

Applications Due May 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 30.5%
Application Fee $35

Applicant Competition Very High

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Annual Cost to Attend

Florida Resident Tuition

$5,785

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,725

Breakdown

Tuition $5,785
Books and Supplies $1,138
Other Fees $2,633
Room and Board $12,328
Budget for Other Expenses $5,794
Total One Year Cost $27,678

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are Health Professions, Business, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 19% of students major in Health Professions, 14% in Business, and 11% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.