About Alabama A & M University

Founded in 1875, Alabama A & M University. is a Public college. Located in Alabama, which is a city setting in Alabama, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 4,851 full time undergraduate students, and 1,008 full time graduate students.

The Alabama A & M University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 251 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Alabama A & M University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate87%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range750-940
ACT Range16-19

Admissions at AAMU are considered Less Selective, with ,43% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Alabama A & M University.

Alabama A & M University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    113 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    79 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    114 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    119 Students rated campus facilities 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    119 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    119 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    118 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    118 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Alabama A & M University?

65 Students rated Alabama A & M University

Gabriel - 07/30/2021

The school is very nice, and the students are great to be around and talk to I'd really recommend this HBCU to future students. The weather is nice as well then the view from the dorms is even better while the school is constantly building onto it making it even more exciting to be on the campus.

Michael - 05/10/2021

A&M is a great school with great opportunities to grow and learn. Much of the education happens outside the classroom with the activities, community service and campus wide projects that bring students together.

Chris

Alabama A&M is an excellent HBCU if you're looking for a campus where most if not everyone knows your name. Class sizes are relatively small (20-30 students), so you're likely to receive more individualized attention when needed than at a PWI. **Finals are IMP-ORT-ANT (all professors are not generous) Greek life is important to those involved; for those of us who aren't interested, it's merely entertainment. Parties are always going on year-round , so if you want to fail, go ahead and attend the majority of those. Traditional housing - eh, you get what you pay for. Up-scale housing will cost you an arm and a leg, but it's worth it (larger living space, with attached bathroom) Cafe food is a 50/50 on most days

Kayla

I personally like A&M. For me I learned that sometimes you have to get involved to actually enjoy yourself. I was in the University Choir. There are so may activities around campus. Professors you have to want to learn they are not forcing anything.

Alabama A & M University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Alabama A & M University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Alabama A & M University is 87%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would definitely apply for more scholarships, regardless of the dollar amount. I would take the ACT exam every time it was given because most scholarships use those scores when selecting recipients. I had no idea that college was so expensive. I visited three schools during the fall of my senior year. I would visit several different colleges during the summer before my senior year. I would ask more questions about the costs associated with each individual college and the curriculum needed to become an Occupational Therapist. While participating in sports and volunteer services, I would make a stronger effort to obtain references from teachers, my principal and volunteer coordinators. Something I learned the hard way is that it is very important to follow-up on contacts you’ve made. I would not assume that because someone is an adult, they would follow through on references without a friendly reminder from me. I was a procrastinator in high school, always putting things off until the last minute. If I had a do over, I would complete projects as early as possible giving myself time to perfect certain things.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very knowledgeable, focused, extroverted people.

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  4. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about how AAMU is better than ASU in all sports and that we have one of the best football stadiums in the SWAC.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    the campass, because it is a nice and plesent learning enviornment

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    This question is hard to answer, because if the person is like me they will end up transfering as i have

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    the food, its disgusting

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The frustrating thing about my school is they are not organized with the important things on campus. Every university have their problems and down falls but organization is the key to a successful school.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you are a big-city, party-type person, this school is definitely not for you. The school has many activities on campus, but they are basically meet and greet type activities, giving you the opportunity to network with your peers. There are very few coordinated off -campus activities because they want you to be able to concentrate on your courses during your Freshmen year.

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It is a laid-back school that focused on making sure that you know the information not just pass all of the test.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    All the fines that they give.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It is best known for its STEM related fields of education, especially for minority students.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    My school has a sense of school spirit that I have never seen before in my life. There are times where all the students, teachers, counselors, advisors, fans, friends, and family of the school come together as one and celebrate school spirit. The people who are involved in our community are very helpful and kind, and makes being an Alabama A&M bulldog an experience of a lifetime. This experience is one I want to finish and share with everyone that I know and will know, or anyone I will ever come in contact with in my lifetime.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Class participation is crucial at my school. About 20 percent of the students are very competitive, in a fun way. If you don't like to read or write a lot, this school is not for you.

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Alabama A& M University is all I wished for in a college and more. It has a very diverse student body.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    There really isn't a stereotype. Everybody is into their own thing.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

4,851

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,008

Total Grad Students

38%

Out-Of-State

61%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

93

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

9%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
91%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
2%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

88% of students attending Alabama A & M University receive some sort of financial aid. 74% were awarded federal grants. While 75% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$17,496

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,600

Books and Supplies

$8,830

Room and Board

27,926

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,043
$30 - $48K
$15,491
$48 - $75K
$17,335
$75 - $110K
$19,562
$110K & UP
$18,865

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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