Florida A&M Admission Requirements
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Florida A&M Admission Overview
Florida A&M admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Florida. Last year Florida A&M admitted 20.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (A-) and SAT 1030-1180 / ACT 20-24. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Florida A&M requires the SAT or ACT.
Florida A&M Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very High
Admission difficulty for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Acceptance Rate
The Florida A&M acceptance rate is 20.6%. Last year, only 4,678 of 22,756 applicants were admitted. That is the 2nd lowest acceptance rate in Florida and the 73rd lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Florida A&M and can you get accepted?
Florida A&M is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Florida A&M GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.65Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.65
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Florida A&M typically have around a 3.65 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Matching last year's 3.65 average does not by itself determine admission.
23% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. 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
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Florida A&M SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1030-1180Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
83%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 520
- Math 510
- Composite 1030
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 610
- Math 570
- Composite 1180
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Florida A&M typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1030–1180) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. Florida A&M ranks #25 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1030 to 1180
Matching last year's 1030–1180 range does not by itself determine admission.
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Florida A&M ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
20-24Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
45%25th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 17
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 23
- Composite 24
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Florida A&M typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Florida A&M places #24 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 24
Landing in last year's 20–24 band does not, on its own, decide admission.
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
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.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
Open the Florida A&M chances calculatorApplying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
May 1, 2027Days left to Apply
222Applicants have 222 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is $35.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Florida A&M is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 20.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133650.
GPA calculator: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026