B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    C-
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    B-
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Florida A&M University is ...
Public, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Address
1500 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32307
Website
famu.edu

Florida A&M University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
51%
Application Deadline
May 15
SAT Range
840-1070
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Florida A&M University

Cost

Net Price
$11,112/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $10,048/ year
  • $30-48k
    $11,716/ year
  • $49-75k
    $13,953/ year
  • $76-110k
    $14,595/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,423/ year

Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.155 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.162 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.161 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    255 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    206 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    128 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    127 Graduates
  • Psychology
    85 Graduates
  • Biology
    82 Graduates
  • Nursing
    79 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    77 Graduates
  • Health Care Management
    64 Graduates
  • Journalism
    64 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,968Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
70%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 83 responses
Report
  • Determined
    49%
  • Strong-minded
    34%
  • "Go-Getta"
    14%
  • Extraordinary
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
65%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.188 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.215 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 96 responses
Report
  • FAMUly
    42%
  • Excellence
    20%
  • Excellence with Caring
    17%
  • Exciting
    13%
  • Different
    8%
  • I may be quiet but I work hard to be successful.
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
39%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.91 responses
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Florida A&M University Reviews

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My favorite experience at FAMU is my Vet Tech class. It is very interesting and educational. I've learned many things that will stick with me for the rest of my life. For instance, learning the different scientific names of animals such as; Rabbit is also known as lagomorph, cows are bovine, pigs are porcine, mouse murine etc. I've learned the reproduction system of farm animals and much more intriguing information. The asset that makes my school is the different students interacting with one another joining clubs, sororities, and fraternities. My school is a humongous melting pot, its just different personalities and attitudes intertwining together. I would choose my school again because I've learned so way more than I expected. I came in thinking I knew everything there was to know about animals when it reality I didn't and still don't know the half. So I'm going to continue to learn and strike, strike, and strike again! Ratter PRIDE
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I love Florida A&M University! I was very skeptical about attending here, but I did my research and asked current students about their experiences and opinions. People have a lot to say about this university, but unless they attend/have attended, do not listen to them. There are SO many opportunities here, for those who seek them out and are willing to do the work to achieve them. Just like any other university, there are people who should be here and people who should not. Remember why your are in school and what you want to achieve. Don't wait until you fail a class or your GPA drops, before you buckle down. Hit the ground running from the minute you get here and you will be successful. So many people here want you to succeed, but you have to want it as well.
I Love FAMU.... What more can I say College of love and charity
We gather ‘round thy noble shrine;
We lift our voice in praise to thee,
And ask a blessing all divine.

(Chorus)
FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee
I’ll fight and win what’er the battle be
The Orange and the Green thy Sons shall e’er defend
And loyal to thy voice of love attend
FAM-U! FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee!