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Location & Contact
Address
Office of Admissions
Tallahassee, FL 32307
United States
Tallahassee, FL 32307
United States
Contact
Ms. Hugh Durham
Director, Admissions
Email: ugrdadmissions@famu.edu
Phone: 850-599-3796
Fax: 850-599-3069
Director, Admissions
Email: ugrdadmissions@famu.edu
Phone: 850-599-3796
Fax: 850-599-3069
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
22,713
Applied
4,797
Accepted
7,796
Enrolled
Female Admissions
16,255
Females Applied
3,361
Females Accepted
21%
Male Admissions
6,458
Males Applied
1,436
Males Accepted
22%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.75
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations |
| Required for some programs |
Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
| Other requirements: | Audition for music major applicants |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | April 1st | Not reported | No |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 4th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 600 | ||
| SAT Math | 500 | 560 | ||
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,645
In-state
17,585
Out-of-state
5,645
In-district
Fees
140
Full-time student fees
11,644
Room & board
6,528
Room only
Financial Aid
13,754
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,945
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
13,248
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,327
Avg. Loan Aid
4,443
Avg. Grant Aid
7,039
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
60%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
12%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
7,796
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
25%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.4% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 89.24% |
| White or Caucasian | 3.05% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0.28% |
| Two or more races | 1.84% |
| Other | 0.01% |
Gender
Male (33.95%)
Female (66.05%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 40% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming Convocation, Career Expo and Welcome Week
Homecoming Convocation, Career Expo and Welcome Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
National Council of Negro Women, FAMU Chapter, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Psi Chi International Honor Society, Caribbean Student Association and Academy of Student Pharmacists/Student National Pharmaceutical Association
National Council of Negro Women, FAMU Chapter, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Psi Chi International Honor Society, Caribbean Student Association and Academy of Student Pharmacists/Student National Pharmaceutical Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | | Division 1 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | No | |
| Football | | Division 1 | |
| Golf | | Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | | No | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | No | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | | No | No |
| Wrestling | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | No | |
| Cheerleading | | | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | |
| Gymnastics | | No | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | No | No |
| Softball | | Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 1 | |
| Weight Lifting | | No | No |
| Wrestling | | No | No |
Faculty
708
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 534
Part-time - 174
Male - 358
Female - 350
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University