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Alabama A & M University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Alabama A & M University
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Alabama A & M University is a public university in Normal, Alabama, with about 6,100 undergraduates. It is a historically Black college or university (HBCU). It admitted 58.0% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $10,024 a year for in-state students and $18,634 for students from other states, before aid.

What Alabama A & M costs

Alabama A & M University charges $10,024 a year in published tuition and fees for Alabama residents, about $5,012 a semester, and $18,634 a year for students from other states, about $9,317 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,153 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,982 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into Alabama A & M

For fall 2024, Alabama A & M University received 23,406 applications and admitted 13,564 students, and 1,968 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 810 and 1040.

What Alabama A & M students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Alabama A & M University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Biology / Biological Sciences83
Business Administration and Management52
General Studies39
Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration38
Mechanical Engineering37
Psychology33
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology / Technician32
Social Work26

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Alabama A & M University's acceptance rate? 58.0% for fall 2024: 13,564 of 23,406 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Alabama A & M University? $10,024 a year for in-state students and $18,634 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Alabama A & M University? About 6,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Alabama A & M University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 810–1040.

What is the campus setting at Alabama A & M University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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