School Profile: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL

7,516 undergraduates

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Public

4 Year

City

Large

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Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $5,785
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $17,725
  • Books and Supplies: $1,138
  • Campus Housing: $11,644
  • Other Expenses: $5,586

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$15,847

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $13,203
$30,001-$48,000 $13,574
$48,001-$75,000 $17,489
$75,001-$110,000 $19,721
$110,001+ $21,999

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
61% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
86% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$44,700

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health...
$27,553
Law
$54,751
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
$30,107
Business Administration, Management and...
$40,874
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$33,776

Psychology, General
$29,264
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$64,772
Biology, General
$34,012
Social Work
$31,401
Business Administration, Management and...
$55,710
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$55,617
Political Science and Government
$30,798
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$34,591
Journalism
$36,356
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied...
$28,516
Social Sciences, General
$45,300
Sociology
$31,167
Social Work
$36,501
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
$22,888
Design and Applied Arts
$23,504
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
$36,850
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
$48,749
Public Health
$47,433
Agriculture, General
$26,677
Teacher Education and Professional...
$50,736
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$16,695
Construction Engineering Technologies
$70,804

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 530 590

SAT Math

800 500 560

ACT

36 20 24

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

21%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

55%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$16,750 - $31,000

$178 - $329 per month for 10 years

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

Data Not Available

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

90% / 10%

Full-time / Part-time
8,704 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

89% Black
5% Hispanic
3% White
2% Two or more races
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