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Florida A&M University
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  • TALLAHASSEE, FL
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Florida A&M University

#1 in Best HBCU Schools in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B minus
    Florida A&M is a highly rated public university located in Tallahassee, Florida. As a historically black college, FAMU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,244 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Florida A&M acceptance rate is 33%. Popular majors include Health Service Preparatory Studies, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Psychology. Graduating 55% of students, Florida A&M alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,800.
    famu.edu
    1500 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
    TALLAHASSEE, FL 32307
    About Florida A&M...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
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    Florida A&M University Rankings

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    FAMU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    33%
    Application Deadline
    May 1
    SAT Range
    1030-1150
    ACT Range
    20-24
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    famu.edu/index.cfm?admissions&applyonline

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $12,903 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,193 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      246 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      123 Graduates
    • Psychology
      119 Graduates
    • Business
      102 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      94 Graduates
    • Biology
      81 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      73 Graduates
    • Nursing
      59 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      44 Graduates
    • Journalism
      43 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      100%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,244 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,158
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    65%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $37,600 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    55%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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