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Alabama A & M can be found in Huntsville, Alabama (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, education and teaching, 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 58% of potential students in 2005. People attending Alabama A & M come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 6,182 students were enrolled in Alabama A & M. The school has a large minority student population.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Alabama A & M. The school offers students meal plans. Alabama A & M student athletes compete in Southwestern Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Alabama A & M University
4107 Meridian St
Normal, AL 35762
General Phone: (256) 372-5000
Admissions Phone: (256) 372-5245
Financial Aid Phone: (256) 372-5400
http://www.aamu.edu/
Alabama A & M awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 247 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, educational administration, early childhood education, education of speech impaired, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 149 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Family And Social Work | 107 | social work, family and consumer science |
| Science | 74 | biology, physics, physics courses, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 60 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 58 | computer and info science |
| Engineering | 46 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | sociology, political science, economics, English |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | industrial tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech |
| Media | 32 | radio and TV tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 20 | food science, various agricutural courses, agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural economics |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 13 | speech pathology |
| Architecture And Planning | 12 | urban planning |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | forestry courses |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | various plant science courses |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for Alabama A & M in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 600 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 312 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree | 8 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 1 |
Alabama A & M is a historically black college.
In 2005, Alabama A & M had a total enrollment of 6,182 students (5,497 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 84% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 57% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Alabama A & M offers campus housing for 2,931 of its 5,497 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Huntsville, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,857 | 3,299 | 42% | 1,099 | 33% |
| Men | 3,115 | 1,384 | 44% | 520 | 38% |
| Women | 4,742 | 1,915 | 40% | 579 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (256) 372-5245
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,320 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (256) 372-5400
Alabama A & M has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 79 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 116 | 73 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $93,893 | 3 | $82,853 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $79,312 | 4 | $79,095 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $7,635 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 30 | $61,697 | 9 | $72,975 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $65,065 | 11 | $61,829 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $57,516 | 12 | $52,261 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 81 | $47,029 | 46 | $42,656 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $38,616 | 25 | $34,933 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 174 | $51,633 | 94 | $44,072 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 152 | 48 | 200 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 20 | 45 |
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/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING 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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alabama A & M Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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