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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Florida

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United States

Overview

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). FAMU is a public-state controlled institution and is designated as a Level VI institution, granting it the authority to award the Baccalaureate and Masters degrees, and the Doctoral degree in four (4) or more fields. FAMU is located on the highest hill in Florida's capital city of Tallahassee, FAMU remains the only historically black university in the eleven member State University System of Florida. In 2014, FAMU was recognized among the 2014 U.S. News & World Report's "Best National Universities." The U.S. News & World Report lists FAMU as the top public historically black college or university in the nation for 2015. It is also listed among The Princeton Review's "Best in the Southeast" colleges and is one of the top picks for providing a high quality education at an affordable price in Florida, according to The College Database (2013). FAMU values diversity in thought, perspective, and culture. The University enrolls nearly 10,000 students hailing from across the United States and more than 70 countries, including several African countries, the Bahamas, Brazil, Indonesia, China, and the United Arab Emirates, to name a few. The student body includes representatives from all ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds.
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Location

1601 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tallahassee, Florida, 32307

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Total Cost

$17,585

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Median Salary

$38,328

Ranking

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#1478

US World and News Report

Admissions

Learn the key steps and criteria to secure your spot at this college.
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Application Deadline

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Acceptance rate

20.55%

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Yield Rate

30.55%

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SAT range

1050-1170

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ACT range

19-24

Cost and Scholarships

Get the full picture on tuition, fees, and scholarship options available for students.
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Total Cost

$17,585

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In State Cost

$5,645

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Out of State Cost

$17,585

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In State Tuition Fees

$5,645

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Room And Board

$12,328

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Living Cost

$20,758

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Average Total Aid Awarded

$15,062

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

80.07% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $15,062.

Scholarships

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Grants or Scholarships (USD 10,096) - 74% of enrolled students received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,096.; Average Aid Package (USD 15,062); Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award (USD 7,665); Need-Based Loan Amount (USD 4,374); Non-Need-Based Aid (USD 4,443); Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Distinguished Scholars Award; George W. Gore Award
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    Average Financial Aid Package

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    Average Aid Package

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    Need-Based Scholarship or Grant Award

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    Need-Based Loan Amount

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    Non-Need-Based Aid

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    Grants or Scholarships

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    Grants and Scholarships

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    Need-based Scholarship or Grant Award

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    FAFSA Application

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    Need-based Loan

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    Non-need-based Aid

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    Need-based Scholarships and Grants

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    University Scholarships and Grants

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    Average Aid Package Awarded

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    University Grants or Scholarships

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    FAMU Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

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    Distinguished Scholars Award

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    Application Fee Waivers

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    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Distinguished Scholars Award

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    George W. Gore Award

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    General Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

Application Requirements

Understand exactly what you need to apply successfully to this college.

What Really Matters When Applying

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Academics

Explore the academic programs and opportunities that await you at this college.
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Student Faculty Ratio

14.6:1

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Graduation Rate

55%

Most Popular Majors (13)

Criminal Justice

Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science Physics

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Bachelor of Science Agricultural Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science Computer Information Systems

Students

Discover what life on campus is really like—from diversity to student activities.
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Full-Time Enrollment

6896

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Admission Policy

GPA: Require; Rank: Consider if Submitted; Prep Courses: Require; Recommendations: Consider if Submitted

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International Students

0.14%

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Rentention Rate

89.18%

Placements

See where your degree can take you—career paths and alumni outcomes.
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Median Earnings After Graduation

$38,328

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Graduation Rate

55%

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Job Placement

91.33%

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