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Chances of getting into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
35%
Admission Difficulty for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition High 
How hard is it to get into Florida A&M and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Florida A&M is 35%.  It ranks #3 in Florida and #114 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Florida A&M is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 3,076 out of 8,717 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 64 percent (SAT 1010/1150 ACT 17/23). Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Florida A&M application fee is $35 and applications are due by May 15.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Florida A&M SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1010-1150
Applicants Submitting SAT 
80%
SAT Scores for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 1010
SAT Scores for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1150
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

Students who get into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1010-1150. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 940. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1080 out of 1600. Florida A&M ranks #23 in Florida for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 80 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >51%
1080 to 1150 Avg + 35%-51%
1010 to 1080 Avg - 22%-35%
940 to 1010 Reach 13%-22%
Less than 940 Low <13%
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Florida A&M ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
53%
ACT Scores for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 23
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Florida A&M ?

Florida A&M regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-23. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #28 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score. 53 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >51%
20 to 23 Avg + 35%-51%
17 to 20 Avg - 22%-35%
14 to 17 Reach 13%-22%
Less than 14 Low <13%
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Florida A&M GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.65
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Florida A&M . The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was 3.65 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 in Florida for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Florida A&M will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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High School GPA's for admitted Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 22.9% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.6% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.3% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.4% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.8% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

82.6% of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20.5%
Top 25% of class 26.5%
Top 50% of class 83%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,254 2,463 8,717
Accepted 2,224 852 3,076
Acceptance Rate 36% 35% 35%
Enrolled 791 338 1,129
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 36% 40% 37%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
53

Applicants have 53 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133650 IPEDS survey data for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

FAQs

Does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University prefer SAT or ACT?

80% of students submit their SAT scores to Florida A&M . 53% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

35% of those who apply are granted admission to Florida A&M . Admission competition is high and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1010 and 1150. 80% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 53% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.