Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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About Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Tallahassee, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,301, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 35%. The university offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,152, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,524.

Tallahassee, FL

$3,152

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tuition

$14,524

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

35%

Acceptance Rate Insight

35% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

89%

Retention Rate Insight

89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

55%

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1010-1150

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

52%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

7%

Unknown

%

Black

84%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

57% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

57%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

4656

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

97% On-campus

3% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold11% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

89%

State Grant Aid

47%

Institution Grant Aid

61%

Pell Grant

57%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$7,268
State Grant Aid$4,442
Institution Grant Aid$3,322
Pell Grant Aid$5,526

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Bowling
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS.
2AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
3ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
4AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
5AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
6BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
7BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
8COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
9COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
10EDUCATION.
11ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
12ENGINEERING.
13ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
14ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
15HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
16HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
17HISTORY
18HISTORY.
19HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
20LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
21MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
22MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
23NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
24PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
25PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
26PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
27PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
28PSYCHOLOGY.
29PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
30SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
31SOCIAL SCIENCES.
32VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.