Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, FAMU's acceptance rate is 32.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 37.31%. 3,425 men and 8,947 women applied to FAMU and 1,105 men and 2,969 women students were accepted.
Among them, 462 men and 1,058 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at FAMU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 12,372 | 3,425 | 8,947 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 4,074 | 1,105 | 2,969 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,520 | 462 | 1,058 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 32.93% | 32.26% | 33.18% | - | - |
| Yield | 37.31% | 41.81% | 35.63% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 1,264 students (83% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 757 students (50%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at FAMU.
The median SAT score is 1,070 with 550 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 19 at FAMU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1010 | 1070 | 1150 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 550 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 520 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 23 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,520 first-year students enrolled in FAMU. The proportion of full-time students is 86.05% and part-time students is 13.95%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 30.39% and women students is 69.61%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at FAMU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,520 | 462 | 1,058 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,308 | 399 | 909 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 212 | 63 | 149 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, SAT / ACT, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at FAMU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $30 for graduate schools of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to FAMU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Admission Information | admissions.famu.edu/ |
| Online Application | www.famu.edu/index.cfm?admissions&ApplyOnline |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |