Overview

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a University institution located in Tallahassee, FL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admissions
Tallahassee, FL  32307
United States

Contact Ms. Hugh Durham
Director, Admissions
Email: ugrdadmissions@famu.edu
Phone: 850-599-3796
Fax: 850-599-3069

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
Food Science
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

22,713

Applied

4,797

Accepted

7,796

Enrolled

Female Admissions

16,255

Females Applied

3,361

Females Accepted

21%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,458

Males Applied

1,436

Males Accepted

22%

Acceptance Rate

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

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

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