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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee,
FL
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate35%
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About FAMU
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public, state university in the city of Tallahassee, Florida. FAMU was founded in 1887. The university currently enrolls around 9,000 students per year, including 7,301 undergrads.
FAMU Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into FAMU. Around 35% of applicants get into FAMU each year. In 2022, 8,717 students applied to FAMU and 3,076 were admitted.
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 35% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED offered but % not available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 79.5% |
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FAMU Campus Tours
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida, near Jacksonville.
If you would like to see FAMU for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Tallahassee, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tallahassee Regional.
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College Info
FAMU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to FAMU is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to FAMU is Jun 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
FAMU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1020 - 1140
Math SAT Range
490 - 560
Reading SAT Range
520 - 590
FAMU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$17,476
In State$29,422
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$4,554
$16,500
Fees
$140
$140
Housing
$11,644
$11,644
Books
$1,138
$1,138
Student Life
Wondering what life at FAMU is like? There are approximately 9,000 students enrolled at FAMU, including 7,301 undergraduate students and 1,699 graduate students. 85% percent of students attend school full-time, 80% percent are from FL and 20% percent of students are from other states.
85%
Full Time15%
Part Time80%
In State20%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,000
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
35%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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