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The campus of Florida A&M is in Tallahassee, Florida, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Florida A&M include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in medical adminstration.
Admission at Florida A&M is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Florida A&M is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 12,154 students enrolled (11,249 full-time equivalent). Florida A&M has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Florida A&M offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Florida A&M is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL 32307
General Phone: (850) 599-3000
Admissions Phone: (850) 599-3796
Financial Aid Phone: (850) 599-3730
http://www.famu.edu
Florida A&M awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 388 | business management, accounting, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 251 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, social services, English, economics, sociology, history, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 196 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, student counseling, business teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, social science teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Medicine | 142 | pharmacy, public health |
| Therapy And Counseling | 109 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 92 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering | 78 | industrial engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering |
| Media | 77 | journalism, public relations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 74 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Medical Adminstration | 73 | health care administration, medical records admin, pharmacy courses |
| Science | 72 | biology, chemistry |
| Law | 46 | law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | social work |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 39 | health service and sciences, respiratory care tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 36 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Design | 32 | graphic design, design and applied arts |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 28 | agriculture, agricultural operations |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | electronics tech, civil engineering tech, construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | occupational therapy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Florida A&M in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,317 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 293 | 28 |
| First-professional degree | 169 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 83 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 21 | 5 |
Florida A&M is a historically black college.
In 2005, Florida A&M had a total enrollment of 12,154 students (11,249 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 94% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 69% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 78 % |
Florida A&M offers campus housing for 2,276 of its 11,249 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Tallahassee, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,185 | 3,703 | 71% | 1,700 | 46% |
| Men | 2,157 | 1,468 | 68% | 726 | 49% |
| Women | 3,028 | 2,235 | 74% | 974 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (850) 599-3796
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,958 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,949 |
| Room and board | $ 5,667 |
| Room charge | $ 3,522 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,193 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Florida A&M participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (850) 599-3730
Florida A&M has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 36 | $93,429 | 9 | $85,199 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $70,880 | 18 | $72,639 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 29 | $64,513 | 32 | $63,666 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $50,025 | 9 | $44,183 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 95 | $75,286 | 68 | $66,312 |
*: 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 | 69 | $80,215 | 20 | $76,019 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 80 | $65,328 | 38 | $60,791 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 79 | $58,193 | 57 | $57,553 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $44,364 | 22 | $46,400 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 248 | $65,506 | 137 | $59,356 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 163 | 75 | 238 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Track | 26 | 16 | 42 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 45 | 72 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florida A&M Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits 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, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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