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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, with about 7,600 undergraduates. It is a historically Black college or university (HBCU). It admitted 20.6% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $5,785 a year for in-state students and $17,725 for students from other states, before aid.

What Florida Agricultural and Mechanical costs

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University charges $5,785 a year in published tuition and fees for Florida residents, about $2,892 a semester, and $17,725 a year for students from other states, about $8,862 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,970 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,558 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 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical

For fall 2024, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University received 22,756 applications and admitted 4,678 students, and 1,429 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1030 and 1180.

What Florida Agricultural and Mechanical students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences263
Psychology144
Business Administration and Management136
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies122
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies104
Biology / Biological Sciences99
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse64
Political Science and Government53

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

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FAQ

What is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's acceptance rate? 20.6% for fall 2024: 4,678 of 22,756 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University? $5,785 a year for in-state students and $17,725 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 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University? About 7,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1030–1180.

What is the campus setting at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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