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Alabama A & M University

Public Normal, AL · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
26%
Graduation Rate
$40,628
Earnings (10yr)
$17,621
Net Price
58%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Alabama A & M University serves 6,124 students and has a 58% acceptance rate. This means that more than half of applicants gain admission, making it accessible for many. However, the graduation rate stands at just 26%, which is a critical factor for prospective students to consider.

Data from Opportunity Insights highlights the importance of economic mobility. While specific mobility rates are not available, the school's focus on programs like Business, Biology, and Engineering can lead to better employment opportunities. Graduates earn an average of $40,628 within ten years, indicating a potential for steady income post-graduation, especially for those who complete their degrees.

The cost to attend Alabama A & M University is approximately $17,621 per year, with median debt at $31,000. About 63% of students receive Pell Grants, which can help offset costs for low-income families. Students who thrive here are likely those who are determined and engaged in their fields of study, particularly in popular areas like Criminal Justice and Humanities.

Rankings

How Alabama Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation26%Earnings 10yr$41KNet Price$18KRetention70%Median Debt$31KPell Grant Rate63%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$17K$0-30K$16K$30-48K$20K$48-75K$20K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,024
In-State Tuition
$18,634
Out-of-State
$17,621
Avg Net Price
$31,000
Median Debt
63%
Pell Grant Rate
75%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,500
Family Income $0–$30K
$16,387
Family Income $30K–$48K
$19,622
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,364
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$27,851
6 Years After Entry
$31,992
8 Years
$40,628
10 Years
0.76x
Debt-to-Earnings
45%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$27,851 6yr $31,992 8yr $40,628 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.86
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 58%
Retention Rate 70%
SAT Average 938
ACT Midpoint 18
SAT Range 810–1040
ACT Range 14–19
Full-Time Faculty 64%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,699
Diversity Index 0.19
First-Gen Students 37%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 17%
Biology & Biomedical 14%
Engineering 11%
Humanities 7%
Criminal Justice 6%
Psychology 6%
Computer Science & IT 4%
Education 4%