Florida A&M University
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Florida A&M University
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: ~22,800
- Overall acceptance rate: 21%
- Early round: N/A — does not offer EA/ED
- Class size: ~1,500 (estimated from enrollment trends)
- Yield: ~32% (estimated)
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 1030–1180
- ACT middle 50%: 20–24
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.60 (estimated)
- Top 10% of HS class: ~25% (estimated)
- Testing policy: Required (SAT or ACT)
Demographics
- Women: 68%, Asian: <1%, Black: 86%, Hispanic: 3%, White: 3%, International: ~2%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0-$30,000 | $13,139 |
| $30,001-$48,000 | $14,051 |
| $48,001-$75,000 | $17,708 |
| $75,001-$110,000 | $20,413 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,195 |
Athletics
446 varsity athletes (~5.7% of undergrads). NCAA Division I (FCS football), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Men's sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf, track & field. Women's: basketball, bowling, cross country, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball.
Notable
Largest public HBCU by enrollment. One of only two HBCUs that require test scores (not test-optional). Dramatically lower net price than private HBCUs due to Florida public university subsidies — lowest-income students pay ~$13K vs. $35K+ at private HBCUs. 21% acceptance rate is among the lowest for any HBCU. Famous "Marching 100" band. For simulation: public-school pricing + selective admissions make FAMU a distinctive value proposition in the HBCU tier.
Sources
- College Factual net price data (2024)
- FAMU Common Data Set 2023-2024
- U.S. News & World Report FAMU profile
- Niche.com FAMU admissions
- NCAA.com FAMU athletics