Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)

  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)
    Tallahassee, FL

    A medium-sized, 4-year, public university and one of the largest Historically Black Colleges in the US. This coed college is located in a small city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

    Application deadline: November 1

    Medium-sized school
    Total undergraduates: 7,818
    Degree-seeking freshmen: 1,340


    Unique Facilities

    Black archives research center, observatory, fine arts gallery, teaching gymnasium

    2 + 2 Enhancement Program: Ignite Program


    Most Popular Majors

    21% Health Professions
    14% Interdisciplinary Studies
    8% Security and Protective Services
    7% Business/Marketing
    7% Social Sciences

    Average GPA: 3.67
    Average SAT: 1100 
    Average ACT: 22.27 

    Very selective - 32% of applicants admitted. Requires two letters of recommendation.

    Accepts Institutional Online Application. Uses SSAR in lieu of transcript.

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