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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL · Public · 7,582 students

The Hill: A vibrant, supportive community.

Acceptance rate

20.6%

SAT (mid 50%)

1030–1180

Avg net price

$13,739

after aid

Sources: the U.S. Department of Education (2024), and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s admissions site.

Your chances

How hard is it to get in?

Getting in is the hard part. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admitted 20.6% of applicants in its most recent reported class, one of the lowest rates in the country. Realistically it is a reach for every applicant, no matter how strong.

Admitted students cluster near the top of the testing range: the middle 50% score 10301180 on the SAT and 2024 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention, but they do not decide it.

The real question is not your odds but your move. That is where Spike comes in: it reads your profile against what Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University actually rewards, and tells you what to do next.

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What they value

Challenge, Support, and Achievement

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University delivers the support you need to both apply what you’ve learned and challenge yourself.

Special sections of required courses from the University’s General Education sequence are offered as honors courses each semester.

  • College of Agriculture and Food SciencesAgribusiness, Agronomy, Animal Science, Biological and Agricultural System Engin
  • College of EducationPreK/Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Teaching, Music Education, He
  • College of Engineering (FAMU-FSU)Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Comput

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Applying

Requirements and deadlines

    Verified from https://www.famu.edu.

    Cost and aid

    What you will actually pay

    The sticker price is about $23,970, but that is not what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $13,739.

    The University Scholarship Program supports and empowers scholars, providing resources and opportunities to excel academically and professionally.

    Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,349.

    Verified from https://www.famu.edu and the U.S. Department of Education.

    Campus life

    The feel of the place

    As a Rattler, you're part of a family of go-getters, engaging in 175 student organizations and 16 NCAA Programs.

    On The Hill, Rattlers are a family of go-getters, striking from the top.

    Community-focusedAcademically DrivenSpirit-filled

    Quick answers

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University FAQ

    How hard is it to get into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
    Very hard. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admits 20.6% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score 1030 to 1180 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.
    How much does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University cost?
    The list price is about $23,970, but the average price families actually pay after aid is $13,739.
    Is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University worth it?
    Graduates earn a median of $44,349 ten years after enrolling, and 53% graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals, which is exactly what Spike helps you weigh.

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