AAMU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 57.95%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 910. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,024
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,634
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at AAMU:
- Total Enrollment: 7,295, including 325 online students
- 6,370 Undergraduate, 925 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.6% men, 59.4% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 24%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 33%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 65 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 25 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
AAMU Overview
Alabama A & M University (AAMU) is a four-year, public school located in Normal, AL. It is a historically black college/university. Alabama A & M University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The AAMU's tuition & fees is $10,024 for Alabama residents and $18,634 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,495.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,295 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
AAMU's acceptance rate is 57.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.51%. The median SAT score is 910 and the ACT score is 17.
AAMU ranked 14th in Alabama Colleges rankings. Alabama A & M University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Alabama A & M University is $10,024 for in-state students and $18,634 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,010 for in-state students and $16,606 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,024 for Alabama residents and $18,634 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,033 for Alabama residents and $12,782 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,024 | $18,634 |
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| Graduate | $9,010 | $16,606 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,024 | $18,634 |
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| Graduate | $7,033 | $12,782 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Alabama A & M University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at AAMU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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