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.
Established
1875
Motto
"Service is Sovereignty"
Mascot
Butch
Type
Public historically black land-grant university
Division
Division I
66%Acceptance
947SAT Avg
5,726Students
19:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$40,628Earnings 10yr
$14,559Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate66.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 947
Reading & WritingMid: 475
420540
MathMid: 460
390520
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 18
1419
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$10,024
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,634
Room & Board$11,402
Books & Supplies$2,192
Total Cost of Attendance$23,751
Average Net Price$14,559
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,776
$30–48K$13,923
$48–75K$16,471
$75–110K$19,057
$110K+$18,200
Programs (65)
Student Body
Undergrads
5,726
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
64%
Race & Ethnicity
White 2%
Black 90%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate28.7%
Freshman Retention63.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$27,851
8 Years$31,992
10 Years$40,628
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$32,600
Men
$38,500
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Source: Wikipedia