Overview
Enrollment
Alabama A&M University, located in the suburban community of Normal on the outskirts of Huntsville, occupies a hilltop campus overlooking the Tennessee Valley. Founded in 1875 as the State Normal School and Industrial College for Negroes, it operates as a public, historically Black land-grant institution within the Alabama State University System. The university's main campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A&M is recognized for its programs in engineering, agricultural and biological sciences, and food science, while maintaining comprehensive offerings across business, education, and liberal arts disciplines. The university provides on-campus housing in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes, with most first-year students required to live on campus.
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
AAMU is rated within the lower 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Alabama A & M University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1015 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#429 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Alabama
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 830/1033 |
| ACT | 15/19 |
| GPA | 3.02 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,414 |
| Room and Board | $9,520 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,090 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,234 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,414 |
| Room and Board | $9,520 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,090 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,844 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Education | 14% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Human Services | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100654 IPEDS survey data for Alabama A & M University.
Current students may use the Alabama A & M University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024