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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, Florida · Public · 7,582 undergrads · HBCU

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admits 21% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data) and requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027.

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Can I get into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?

21% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1030–1180 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

22,756 applied, 4,678 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University cost?

$15,220 a year in-state

Out of state: about $27,169 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,045.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$12,635
$30,000–$48,000$12,485
$48,000–$75,000$14,523
$75,000–$110,000$19,477
over $110,000$22,179

Out-of-state tuition is $17,734 a year, against $5,785 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $11,949 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on admissions.famu.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

7,582
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Tallahassee, FL.
89%
of first-years come back for year two.
27%
finish in four years. 52% within six.
$52.1k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$17.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

Is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University test-optional for fall 2027?
No. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on admissions.famu.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's acceptance rate?
21% for fall 2024: 4,678 of 22,756 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1030 to 1180 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,523 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,045.
How much does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is $17,734 a year, against $5,785 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $15,220 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $11,949 tuition gap gives about $27,169 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's graduation rate?
52% of students finish within six years and 27% within four (IPEDS).