Florida A&M University (FAMU) is a public, historically black university (HBCU) located in Tallahassee, Florida. Founded in 1887 and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the university has twelve colleges, in addition to an Honors College which focuses on undergraduate research and creative activity. With a student body of over 15,000, FAMU offers over 150 degree programs, ranging from arts, sciences, engineering and business to education, nursing and law. FAMU is nationally recognized for its excellence in teaching, research, and service and provides a diverse and inclusive educational opportunity. With an alumni base of over 55,000, FAMU continues to make a positive impact in the Florida and national community.
- Address: 1500 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 00003-2307
- Phone: (850) 599-3000
- Website: www.famu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 9,184
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $30
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $5,785 | $17,725 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,138 | $1,138 |
| Room & Board | $9,774 | $9,774 |
| Other | $6,444 | $6,444 |
| Total Cost | $23,141 | $35,081 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 33%
- SAT Range: 1030 – 1150
- ACT Range: 20 – 24
Majors
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Psychology, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 84%
- Part-time: 16%
Student Gender
- Male: 34%
- Female: 66%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 83%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 7%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 0%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 95%
- 25 and Over: 5%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 74%
- Out-of-State: 26%
- Unknown: 0%