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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public university in a midsize city in the Tallahassee, FL metro with 7,796 students and a 21% acceptance rate.

Tallahassee, Florida · Public · City, midsize · 7,796 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

21%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,107

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$13,739

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

53%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

86%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$44,349

10 years after entry

Students

7,796

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026December 4, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027March 5, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		May 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admissions.famu.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$13,299
$30,001–48,000$10,921
$48,001–75,000$15,269
$75,001–110,000$18,325
Over $110,000$20,332

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University courseCredits
Calculus BC3MAC 23114 credits
Biology3BSC 1005C or BSC 1005/1005L4 credits
Chemistry3CHM 10254 credits
English Language and Composition3ENC 11013 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENC 1101 or LIT 2110 or ENL 2023 or AML 20103 credits
United States History3AMH 20103 credits
Computer Science A3CGS 20603 credits
European History3EUH 31003 credits
Show all 20 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC3MAC 23114 credits
Biology3BSC 1005C or BSC 1005/1005L4 credits
Biology4BSC 1010C or BSC 1010/1010L4 credits
Biology5BSC 1010C or BSC 1010/1010L & BSC 1011C or BSC 1011/1011L8 credits
Chemistry3CHM 10254 credits
Chemistry4CHM 1045C or CHM 1045/1045L4 credits
Chemistry5CHM 1045C or CHM 1045/1045L & CHM 1046C or CHM 1046/1046L8 credits
English Language and Composition3ENC 11013 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENC 1101 or LIT 2110 or ENL 2023 or AML 20103 credits
United States History3AMH 20103 credits
Computer Science A3CGS 20603 credits
European History3EUH 31003 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPN 11204 credits
Art History3ARH 20003 credits
Art History4ARH 2050/ ARH 20516 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHI 11203 credits
French Language and Culture3FRE 11203 credits
French Literature (Discontinued 2011)3FRW 31003 credits
German Language and Culture (Discontinued 2011)3GER 11203 credits
Italian Language and Literature3ITA 11203 credits
Japanese Language and Literature3JPN 11203 credits
Physics B (Discontinued 2014)3PHY 2053C or PHY 2053/2053L4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHY 2054C or PHY 2054/2054L4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHY 2053C or PHY 2053/2053L4 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPW 31003 credits

Source: catalog.famu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences263
Psychology144
Business Administration and Management136
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies122
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies104
Biology/Biological Sciences99
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse64
Political Science and Government53
Show the other 44 majors
Social Work47
Agriculture40
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology40
Journalism40
Graphic Design30
Elementary Education and Teaching29
Public Relations/Image Management28
Health/Health Care Administration/Management28
Computer and Information Sciences25
Accounting24
Information Technology22
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist19
Sociology19
Music14
Chemistry12
Music Teacher Education12
Computer Engineering11
Civil Engineering10
Secondary Education and Teaching10
Food Science10
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts9
English Language and Literature9
Industrial Engineering9
Mechanical Engineering9
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician8
Electrical and Electronics Engineering8
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations7
African-American/Black Studies6
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician6
Economics6
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management6
Mathematics5
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator4
Environmental Science3
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering3
History2
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other2
Fine/Studio Arts2
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other2
Agricultural Engineering2
Environmental Studies1
Chemical Engineering1
Physics1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Tallahassee, FL

397,675 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Tallahassee International (TLH)

Nearest hub airport

Jacksonville International (JAX)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 17.7 of 20

Elevation

136 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

40°F

July high

92°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

103 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,240 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size