Your chances of getting into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Florida A&M is 32.9%. Its admission rate is the 7th lowest in Florida and the 124th lowest the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Florida A&M and can you get accepted?
Florida A&M is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,074 out of the 12,372 who applied were admitted.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Can you get into Florida A&M ?
33% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.65 or better
- Earn B+ grades in high school
- Score 1080 on the SAT
- Score 21 on the ACT
- Graduate in the top half of your high school class
Florida A&M GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into Florida A&M are to have around a 3.65 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.
Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Florida A&M will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at Florida A&M is 3.65 on the 4.0 scale. 23% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #15 in Florida for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
Florida A&M SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | 520 |
Math 25th Percentile | 490 |
Composite 25th Percentile | 1010 |
SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | 590 |
Math 75th Percentile | 560 |
Composite 75th Percentile | 1150 |
Average SAT Score | 1080
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
Average Score & Range
The average SAT score at Florida A&M is 1080 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1150. Students who get into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. Florida A&M ranks #28 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
You should target scoring 1080 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Florida A&M regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 940, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 83 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1080, you have around a 33% chance of being admitted. A 1150 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 48% chance of getting in.
Florida A&M ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | 18 |
Math 25th Percentile | 17 |
Composite 25th Percentile | 19 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | 23 |
Math 75th Percentile | 22 |
Composite 75th Percentile | 23 |
Average ACT Score | 21
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Florida A&M ?
Score Range
The average ACT score for admitted students to Florida A&M is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 23. The school ranks #30 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.
50 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Here are your predicted chances of getting into Florida A&M for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 33% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 48% with a 23 ACT score.
High School Class Rank
83% of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top quarter.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 20.5% |
Top 25% of class | 26.5% |
Top 50% of class | 83% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 8,947 | 3,425 | 12,372 |
Accepted | 2,969 | 1,105 | 4,074 |
Acceptance Rate | 33% | 32% | 33% |
Enrolled | 1,058 | 462 | 1,520 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 36% | 42% | 37% |
Fall 2025 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 127 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on May 1, 2025.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is $35.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission |
High School GPA | Required to be considered for admission |
High School Class Rank | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required to be considered for admission |
Recommendations | Required to be considered for admission |
Demonstration of Competencies | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted |
Credits Accepted
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Admission Requirements Summary
Because Florida A&M is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 3.65 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 1080 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1150 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.
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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.
Last updated February 24, 2024