A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Florida A&M are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
3%
|
| Black |
91%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 104% more female students than male students enrolled at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a gender ratio of 11% women to 5% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Florida A&M has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5%
|
| Women |
11%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
484
|
| Women |
985
|
Florida A&M serves a low number of students outside of Florida, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.9% |
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, 2025