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 Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

20.6%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very High

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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

3.65

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.65

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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.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 22.9% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.6% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.3% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.4% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.8% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Florida A&M SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1030-1180

Freshmen who sent SAT

83%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 510
  • Composite 1030
SAT 25th percentile scores for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 610
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1180
SAT 75th percentile scores for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1180+ Above 75th >34%
1110 to 1180 Avg + 22%-34%
1030 to 1110 Avg - 12%-22%
Below 1030 Below mid-50 <12%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Florida A&M ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

45%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 19
  • Math 17
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 23
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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

1 9 18 27 36

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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >34%
22 to 24 Avg + 21%-34%
20 to 22 Avg - 12%-21%
Below 20 Below mid-50 <12%

How to read these figures

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.

High School Class Rank for admitted Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20.5%
Top 25% of class 26.5%
Top 50% of class 83%

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 calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 16,247 6,509 22,756
Accepted 3,153 1,525 4,678
Acceptance Rate 19% 23% 21%
Enrolled 934 495 1,429
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 32% 31%

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?

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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 Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

222

Applicants 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

High school credits accepted at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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