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Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, also referred to as Alabama A&M University or AAMU, is a public, land-grant, historically black university located in Normal, Madison County, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1875 as Alabama A&M. In 1896, the name was changed to The State Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes. In 1949, this name was changed to Alabama A&M College. Finally, in 1969, it was granted university status, and the name was changed to Alabama A&M University. The University campus stretches over more than 800 acres of suburban land. It grants admission to more than 5,000 students annually.
The men's and women's sports teams of the university are called the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs respectively. The official mascot of AAMU is the Bulldog. Students participate in basketball, football, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field, bowling, volleyball and softball. The University also has men's and women's swimming clubs.
Alabama A & M can be found in Normal, AL (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Alabama A & M.
The most common majors at the school are in science, agricultural science and management, and family and social work.
Alabama A & M does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 68% of potential students in 2007.
A tenure system is one way Alabama A & M works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 5,706 students were enrolled in the school. Alabama A & M has a large minority student population.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Alabama A & M offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Southwestern Athletic Conference and University Athletic Association competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at Alabama A & M, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
Alabama A & M University
4900 Meridian St
Normal, AL 35762
General Phone: (256) 372-5000
http://www.aamu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 182 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, education of speech impaired, education, early childhood education, educational administration, ... |
| Business And Management | 151 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Family And Social Work | 113 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Science | 68 | biology, physics, chemistry, physics courses |
| Engineering | 55 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 52 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, psychology courses |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | sociology, political science, English, economics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | computer and info science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 34 | food science, agricultural operations, various agricutural courses, agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Engineering Technician | 30 | industrial tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, civil engineering tech |
| Media | 26 | radio and TV tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 18 | urban planning |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 11 | various plant science courses |
| Medical Support And Technology | 10 | speech pathology |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | forestry courses |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for Alabama A & M in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 559 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 279 | 25 |
| Doctor's degree | 11 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 1 |
Alabama A & M is a historically black college.
In 2007, Alabama A & M had a total enrollment of 5,706 students (5,124 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 88% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 49% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| State unknown | 5% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Alabama A & M offers campus housing for 2,843 of its 5,124 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Huntsville, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,470 | 2,059 | 32% | 885 | 43% |
| Men | 2,507 | 799 | 32% | 408 | 51% |
| Women | 3,963 | 1,260 | 32% | 477 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,072 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,304 |
| Room and board | $ 4,770 |
| Room charge | $ 2,756 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,014 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Alabama A & M participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 100200)
Alabama A & M has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 92 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 59 | 45 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 44 | 45 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 18 | $98,706 | 3 | $103,618 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $82,402 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $69,564 | 3 | $68,569 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $89,866 | 9 | $81,286 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $80,870 | 11 | $78,906 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $61,551 | 18 | $57,486 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 75 | $50,791 | 47 | $49,209 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $39,796 | 32 | $35,955 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 165 | $57,463 | 108 | $49,686 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | University Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 139 | 49 | 188 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Track | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 21 | 40 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alabama A & M Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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