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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

FAMU

Tallahassee, Florida 32307

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Highly selective — known for health sciences

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public institution in Tallahassee with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1100, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,349 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,847.

Established
1887
Motto
"Head, Heart, Hand, Field""Excellence With Caring"
Mascot
Venom the Rattlesnake
Type
Public historically black land-grant university
Conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference and participates
Division
Division I

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21%Acceptance
1100SAT Avg
7,516Students
14:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$44,349Earnings 10yr
$15,847Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate21.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1100

Reading & WritingMid: 555
530590
MathMid: 525
500560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
2024

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

21.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1100

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,785
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,725
Room & Board$11,644
Books & Supplies$1,138
Total Cost of Attendance$24,047
Average Net Price$15,847
Median Debt at Graduation$23,548
Monthly Payment (10yr)$250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,203
$30–48K$13,574
$48–75K$17,489
$75–110K$19,721
$110K+$21,999

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,847

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,855

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

57

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (105)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,516
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
56%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 89%
Hispanic 5%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.9%
Freshman Retention86.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,153
8 Years$42,044
10 Years$44,349

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,700
Men
$44,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#152

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rattlers

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Tampapop. 390K
204 mi(354 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
218 mi(378 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
229 mi(397 min)

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