Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,450
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	35%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Tallahassee, Florida, FAMU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, FAMU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

FAMU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

35.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,785

Cost of attendance at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,725

Cost of attendance at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University received on average $11,310 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,310

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	573	57%	$5,659	$3,242,359
Other Federal Grant	891	89%	$7,268	$6,476,140
State Grant/Scholarships	471	47%	$4,442	$2,091,993
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	604	61%	$3,322	$2,006,376
Total Grant & Scholarships	935	94%	$11,310	$10,574,509

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 55.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.3%.

55.4%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 55.6% 735 students
white 38.7% 12 students
hispanic 50.0% 18 students
International Students 33.3% 2 students
Mixed Race 58.8% 87 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Baseball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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