For the academic year 2024-2025, FAMU's tuition & fees is $5,785 for state residents and $17,725 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its FAMU's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $8,251 for in-state and $21,008 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to FAMU is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Howard University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,810 and Bethune-Cookman University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,794 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to FAMU is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between FAMU and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Delaware State UniversityDover, DE | $10,670 | $20,634 | $367 | $787 | $1,500 | $16,664 | $14,290 |
| Howard UniversityWashington, DC | $35,810 | $1,473 | $1,360 | $17,322 | $24,334 | ||
| Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FL | $14,794 | $577 | $1,450 | $10,396 | $10,396 | ||
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL | $5,785 | $17,725 | $188 | $586 | $1,138 | $12,328 | $10,630 |
| Savannah State UniversitySavannah, GA | $5,750 | $19,043 | $174 | $647 | $1,600 | $12,602 | $7,762 |
| University of Maryland Eastern ShorePrincess Anne, MD | $9,076 | $20,122 | $237 | $619 | $1,250 | $11,351 | $15,348 |
| Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD | $8,229 | $19,124 | $260 | $654 | $2,000 | $13,320 | $14,655 |
| North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC | $6,813 | $20,673 | $148 | $725 | $1,500 | $8,832 | $11,994 |
| North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC | $6,699 | $19,735 | $156 | $699 | $1,500 | $13,450 | $11,213 |
| South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg, SC | $11,060 | $21,750 | $397 | $842 | $2,000 | $9,000 | $10,000 |
| Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA | $10,180 | $21,682 | $463 | $986 | $1,000 | $11,591 | $11,591 |
| Average | $8,251 | $21,008 | $266 | $781 | $1,482 | $12,441 | $12,928 |