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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Doctoral/Research Universities
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduateDoctoral, professional dominant
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District1202

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
1217th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,658 $2,658 $14,030
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,300 $1,300 $1,869
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $132 $132 $530
FT Graduate Tuition $5,273 $5,273 $19,365
FT Graduate Required Fees $1,402 $1,402 $2,107
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $278 $278 $895
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,336 $15,336 $27,277
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $5,036 $5,036 $16,977
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $5,036 $5,036 $16,977

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $3,274 $3,582 $3,274 $3,582 $15,190 $15,522
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,000(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,296 $6,938
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,500 $2,894
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$25
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 6,634 (2,801 male / 3,833 female)
Admitted 4,081 (1,630 male / 2,451 female)
Admission rate 62%
First-time Enrollment 2,164 (925 male / 1,239 female)
FT Enrollment 2,145 (914 male / 1,231 female)
PT Enrollment 19 (11 male / 8 female)
Total Enrollment12,274

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

1223rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 72%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 15 / 21
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 21
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 21

SAT Test Admission

1258th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 70%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 410 / 500
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 410 / 500
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 820 / 1000

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity2,487
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$4,128
Board Fee$3,090

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 54 3,672 110 36 4 238 10 4,124
Accounting 66 2 68
African-American/Black Studies 4 4
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 20 20
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 6 6
Agriculture, General 24 24
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 6 76 18 6 52 158
Art Teacher Education 2 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 102 4 2 108
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 2 2
Business Administration and Management, General 18 672 10 2 2 704
Business Teacher Education 14 14
Chemical Engineering 4 4
Chemistry, General 46 2 48
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 10 2 12
Civil Engineering, General 10 2 12
Community Psychology 2 2
Computer Engineering, General 12 12
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 56 2 60
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 22 8 30
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 268 6 2 276
Design and Applied Arts, Other 10 4 14
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 20 20
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6 2 8
Economics, General 50 50
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 42 2 14 58
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 24 2 26
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 4 26 30
Elementary Education and Teaching 84 2 10 96
English Language and Literature, General 38 38
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 18 18
Environmental Science 4 10 2 16
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 2
French Language and Literature 2 2
Graphic Design 42 6 48
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 56 56
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2 142 2 146
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 106 2 108
History, General 2 14 16
Industrial Engineering 18 18
International Agriculture 6 6
Jazz/Jazz Studies 8 8
Journalism 96 2 98
Landscaping and Groundskeeping 8 2 10
Law (LL 180 46 16 2 76 320
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 92 2 94
Mathematics Teacher Education 6 6
Mathematics, General 4 6 10
Mechanical Engineering 22 22
Music Performance, General 4 4
Music Teacher Education 10 4 14
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 144 2 6 154
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 18 18
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 190 10 8 22 2 232
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 12 12
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 10 10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 24 24
Physical Therapy/Therapist 2 30 2 4 38
Physics, General 2 8 10
Political Science and Government, General 2 120 122
Psychology, General 154 2 156
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 32 2 2 36
Public Relations/Image Management 58 58
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 40 2 2 44
School Psychology 26 26
Secondary Education and Teaching 2 2
Social Science Teacher Education 12 12
Social Sciences, General 2 76 2 4 84
Social Work 86 2 88
Sociology 2 40 42
Spanish Language and Literature 12 2 14
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other 12 2 14

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 895th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $68,363 ($71,337 male / $64,697 female)
Number of FT Faculty 623 (344 male / 279 female)
Number of PT Faculty 1
FT Faculty Ratio 623 : 1
Total Benefits $12,690,435

Local News for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Swine Flu outbreak hits Florida A&M U.

As predicted by the university’s administration and healthofficials, the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, has started itssurge on at Florida A&M University. Officials couldn't confirm the number of cases yet, but students who have strains of the flu are being relocated and put in isolation in the housing facilities on campus. Accommodations have been made to deliver meals to students on and off campus who are in isolation.

FAMU football player grazed by bullet in post-game celebration

Joyous celebration over the FAMU Rattler football victory ended as a shooter injured three people following the game late Saturday near Howard Hall on Wahnish Way.

Florida A&M reflects on campus safety after gameday shootings

Within an hour after the conclusion of the first Florida A&Mhome football game, three victims, ranging in age from 14 to20-years-old, suffered gunshot injuries. FAMU football player Lonvontae Page suffered injuries to his shoulder. Page’s 14-year-old cousin suffered injuries on his chin. After the suspect, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested Sunday, those involved praised the university's response while also proposing new safety measures.

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