Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Tallahassee, Florida |
| Online | famu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), established in 1887, is located in Tallahassee, Florida's capital city, and operates as the state's only public historically Black university within the Florida State University System. The 422-acre main campus, situated on the highest geographic elevation in the city, features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. FAMU is known for its programs in pharmacy, engineering, architecture, and journalism, with the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences being among the nation's largest producers of African American pharmacists. The university maintains a traditional residential campus environment with multiple housing options for students, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Rattlers, participating in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Florida A&M is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#907 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#362 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Florida
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Florida
#32 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1150 |
| ACT | 19/23 |
| GPA | 3.65 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Florida Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,138 |
| Other Fees | $2,633 |
| Room and Board | $11,644 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,586 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,153 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,138 |
| Other Fees | $2,633 |
| Room and Board | $11,644 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,586 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,525 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Business | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133650 IPEDS survey data for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Current students may use the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024