Tallahassee,
FL
About FAMU
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public, state school in the city of Tallahassee, Florida. FAMU was founded in 1887. The college currently enrolls around 9,000 students per year, including 7,301 undergrads.
FAMU Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into FAMU. In 2022, FAMU accepted 35% of applicants. 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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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 ACT Scores
ACT Range
17 - 23
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
23 and Above
17 to 23
17 and Less
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FAMU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1020 - 1140
Math SAT Range
490 - 560
Reading SAT Range
520 - 590
FAMU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$140
In State$140
Out-of-StateStudent 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%
Tuition and Fees
In State
Unknown
Out-of-State
Unknown
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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