Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
FAMU
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Highly selective — known for health sciences
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public institution in Tallahassee with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1100, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.5K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,349 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,847.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Rattlers
History & Fun Facts
- •Gibbs first introduced legislation to create the State Normal College for Colored Students in 1885, one year after being elected to the Florida Legislature.
- •The date also reflects the new Florida Constitution of 1885, which prohibited racial integration in schools.
- •(Twelve publicly funded junior colleges serving primarily the African-American population of Florida existed for different periods between 1949 and 1966.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1100
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,855
Programs (105)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
86%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
57
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + city premium