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Highly selectiveUpdated for the 2026-2027 cycle

Florida A&M University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 21%, Florida A&M University is a highly selective public university in Florida. Because it turns away most applicants, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at Florida A&M University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Florida A&M University weighs, where it ranks among Florida schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1130, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
21%
Highly selective
SAT middle 50%
1030-1180
of admitted students
Type
Public
Tallahassee, FL
Average net price
$13,739
per year after aid

Florida A&M University application deadlines, 2026-27

What do students study at Florida A&M University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Health Professions and Related Programs · 380 (23.9%)Business, Management and Marketing · 166 (10.5%)Psychology · 144 (9.1%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 122 (7.7%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 104 (6.6%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 99 (6.2%)Social Sciences · 78 (4.9%)Communication and Journalism · 68 (4.3%)Agriculture and Agricultural Operations · 57 (3.6%)Visual and Performing Arts · 55 (3.5%)Engineering · 53 (3.3%)Education · 51 (3.2%)

Will I get into Florida A&M University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Florida A&M University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Florida A&M University?

Florida A&M University admits roughly 21% of applicants, but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Florida A&M University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Florida A&M University hard to get into?

Florida A&M University is highly selective: it turns away most applicants, with about a 21% acceptance rate. Strong academics are expected here, so the rest of your profile usually decides the outcome.

What GPA do you need to get into Florida A&M University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Florida A&M University, but most admitted students present roughly a 3.8 to 4.0 GPA with a rigorous course load. Florida A&M University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at Florida A&M University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Florida A&M University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 6 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Florida A&M University with a 3.7 GPA and a 1110 SAT?

About 35% (Target), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.7 unweighted GPA and a 1110 SAT, the middle of Florida A&M University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.9 GPA with a 1180 SAT comes out near 45%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Florida A&M University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 103025th pctSAT 1110middleSAT 118075th pctNo testtest-optional
3.322%Reach26%Target30%Target22%Reach
3.526%Target31%Target35%Target27%Target
3.730%Target35%Target40%Target32%Target
3.935%Target40%Target45%Likely38%Target

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/florida-am-university.

Early Decision, Early Action and the waitlist at Florida A&M University

From Florida A&M University's own 2024-25 Common Data Set (fall 2024 entering class): sections C1, C2, C21-C22 and D2.

Transfer admit rate
54%
875 of 1,619

Does Florida A&M University have early decision?

No. Florida A&M University reported no Early Decision plan in its 2024-25 Common Data Set. It does offer Early Action.

What is the transfer acceptance rate at Florida A&M University?

54%: 875 of 1,619 transfer applicants were admitted for fall 2024 (Florida A&M University's 2024-25 Common Data Set).

Source: Florida A&M University Common Data Set 2024-25. Every figure appears verbatim in the document. See how early rounds compare across colleges in the Early Decision rankings.

How to get into Florida A&M University

Built from Florida A&M University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into Florida A&M University, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Florida A&M University carries about a 3.77 core GPA and a 1130 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Landing at or above it makes you competitive; the rest of the file decides.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 1030 to 1180 SAT (20 to 24 ACT). Scores are required, so schedule a retake if you are below the midpoint.

Step 3
Build the file around what Florida A&M University weighs

Florida A&M University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

Most public universities read early applicants first without a binding commitment. Apply by Florida A&M University's early or priority deadline (confirm dates at www.famu.edu), and if you are out of state, know that residency changes both the bar and the price.

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How many students apply to Florida A&M University, and how many get in?

For the fall 2023 entering class, Florida A&M University received 22,713 applications and admitted 4,797, an acceptance rate of 21.1%. 1,391 enrolled. Only about 29% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Florida A&M University enrolls about 7,582 undergraduates in total, 66% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Applied
22,713
fall 2023
Admitted
4,797
21.1% of applicants
Enrolled
1,391
29% yield
Undergraduates
7,582
Tallahassee, midsize city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Florida A&M University?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Florida A&M University scored between 1030 and 1180 on the SAT (average 1107). On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 20 to 24. A score above 1180 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 1030 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Florida A&M University requires test scores, so plan a test date that leaves time for one retake.

SAT middle 50%
1030-1180
average 1107
ACT middle 50%
20-24
of admitted students
Test scores
Required
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Florida A&M University looks for

What Florida A&M University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, Florida A&M University leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. At this level of selectivity, the difference between admits is rarely the transcript alone; essays, recommendations, and a coherent story matter. These ratings come from Florida A&M University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Important
Standardized test scores
Very important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
State residency
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Florida A&M University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Florida A&M University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How much does Florida A&M University cost after financial aid?

Florida A&M University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $23,970 per year. Tuition and fees are $5,785 for FL residents and $17,725 for out-of-state students, a $11,940 gap that makes residency the single biggest lever on cost. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,739 a year, and it ranges from $13,299 for families earning under $30,000 to $20,332 for families earning over $110,000. 54% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$23,970
per year, before aid
Average net price
$13,739
after grants and scholarships
In-state tuition
$5,785
$17,725 out of state
Pell recipients
54%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$13,299
$30k to $48k$10,921
$48k to $75k$15,269
$75k to $110k$18,325
Over $110k$20,332

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Florida A&M University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Florida A&M University student who received federal aid earns $44,349 a year, up from $36,153 at six years. 53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 89% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $23,548; 50% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$44,349
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
53%
within six years
Retention
89%
return for year two
Median debt
$23,548
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Florida A&M University compares in Florida

Florida A&M University ranks #2 most selective of 37 schools in Florida in our database.

Among the 37 Florida schools we track, Florida A&M University ranks #2 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Miami (19%) and Florida State University (24%) sit nearby, which makes Florida a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list. As a public university, residency matters: in-state applicants generally see meaningfully better odds than the headline rate suggests.

University of Miami
19%acceptance · FL
Florida State University
24%acceptance · FL
University of Florida
24%acceptance · FL
University of Central Florida
40%acceptance · FL
University of Tampa
40%acceptance · FL
Ave Maria University
41%acceptance · FL
University of South Florida
43%acceptance · FL
Warner University
43%acceptance · FL
See all Florida schools →

Similar to Florida A&M University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around Florida A&M University with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Florida State University, University of Florida, and University of Virginia. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Florida State University
24%acceptance · FL
University of Florida
24%acceptance · FL
University of Virginia
17%acceptance · VA
University of Michigan
16%acceptance · MI
Hillsdale College
21%acceptance · MI
Skidmore College
21%acceptance · NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is Florida A&M University's acceptance rate?

Florida A&M University admitted 4,797 of 22,713 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 21.1% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 29% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Florida A&M University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1030 to 1180 on the SAT and 20 to 24 on the ACT. A score above 1180 is in the top quarter of admits.

Is Florida A&M University test-optional?

No. Florida A&M University reports that test scores are required for admission.

How much does Florida A&M University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Florida A&M University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $13,739 a year against a sticker price of about $23,970. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $13,299 on average.

What do Florida A&M University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Florida A&M University are $44,349 a year among students who received federal aid, and 53% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Florida A&M University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Florida A&M University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Florida A&M University favor in-state applicants?

As a public university, Florida A&M University generally admits in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants, so your home state affects your odds. CollegeCalcAI applies an in-state residency boost when you select your state.

How can I improve my chances at Florida A&M University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Florida A&M University specifically.

How does residency affect admission to Florida A&M University?

As a public university, Florida A&M University typically admits in-state students at a higher rate, and tuition differs sharply by residency. Select your home state in the calculator to fold the in-state effect into your estimate.

What makes an application stand out at Florida A&M University?

Beyond strong academics, Florida A&M University rewards a clear, specific story: focused activities with real impact, essays in an authentic voice, and recommendations that corroborate it. Depth beats a long list of unrelated activities.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.