Campus Vibe
Known for biology — excellent value
Alabama A & M University is a public institution in Normal with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 947, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.7K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,628 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,559.
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News & Alerts
Alabama A & M University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 947
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,600
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
43
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (65)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
- •64% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •The school opened on May 1, 1875, at a church on Eustis Street, with instruction for 61 teaching students overseen by Principal Councill, assisted by Rev.
- •It was one of about 180 "normal schools" founded by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools.
- •It was one of 23 established to train African Americans to teach in segregated schools.
- •By 1878, the state appropriation increased from $1,000 to $2,000 and the school expanded its enrollment and curriculum.
- •In 1881, the faculty pooled money from their salaries to purchase two and a half acres (1.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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