Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a large, four-year, primarily residential, public school with 11,675 students enrolled. This college was established in 1887 and is one of the 6 colleges and schools located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).
Academic Offerings
Majors Offered
71
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, doctoral degree, and first-professional degree are offered at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Medical, Law, and Nursing. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is decent - 19:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$15,600
It is quite easy to be approved for a loan at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, as 76% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,500.
Average tuition price is slightly high - about $13,900 annually. The additional fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University beyond tuition are approximately $1,700, which totals $15,600 annually.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
This college will accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.
The undergraduate application fee at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees; additionally, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to the postsecondary institution.
The graduate application fee is $20.00. The first-professional application fee is also 20 dollars.
If you wish to request additional information about studying at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, call the school's general information office at (850) 599-3000 or check Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Website.
Opportunities and Services
Videos Available
10
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Dormatory Annual Price
$4,100
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,500 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,100 per academic year.
Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
D
Based on the college crime data, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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