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Alabama A&M University
  • 4 Year
  • NORMAL, AL
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Alabama A&M University
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • NORMAL, AL
  • 1,141 reviews
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    Alabama A&M University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $3,790 / year
    Poll
    39%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 346 responses
    Poll
    40%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 92 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,960 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 105 responses
    • Subway
      20%
    • Greasy Spoon
      16%
    • Cafe
      15%
    • Foster
      14%
    • West Cafe is also good for pizza
      10%
    • The best food is off camp. at Blessings
      10%
    • Nothing
      7%
    32%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 88 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 61 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      33%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      51%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      13%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    C+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    66%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 76 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 39 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      41%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      46%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      8%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      5%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 57 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      37%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      26%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      28%
    • Not very visible.
      5%
    • We have campus police?
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 133 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      9%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      56%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      32%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      3%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 81 responses
    • HOMECOMING! DUH!
      21%
    • Talent shows
      21%
    • AAMU VS ASU CLASSIC
      17%
    • QUAD
      16%
    • Art performances
      9%
    • Gospel Bash
      9%
    • Study Abroad Seminars
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 82 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      4%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      43%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      17%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      15%
    • Parties? What parties?
      22%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 57 responses
    • Any parties around homecoming time
      67%
    • Homecoming
      11%
    • Any parties following school events
      7%
    • Magic City Classic
      7%
    • The Classis
      5%
    • Every weekend and Every event
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    51%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 107 responses
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