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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Public Tallahassee, FL · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
53%
Graduation Rate
$44,349
Earnings (10yr)
$13,739
Net Price
21%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Only 21% of applicants gain admission to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, making it a selective choice for students in search of a quality education in Tallahassee. With an enrollment of 7,582, the university focuses on nurturing a diverse and engaged student body. This competitive acceptance rate highlights the institution's commitment to maintaining academic standards.

Graduates from Florida A&M can expect to earn an average of $44,349 within ten years of completing their degree. While the graduation rate sits at 53%, many students who enter from the bottom 20% of income earners experience upward mobility after attending this university. Although specific mobility rates are not available, the school’s focus on health, business, and the sciences suggests pathways to better economic outcomes for its graduates.

Attending Florida A&M comes with a net price of $13,739 and a median debt of $23,548, which may be manageable for those pursuing careers in high-demand fields such as health professions and business. Students who thrive here are often those who engage deeply with their community and take advantage of the university’s resources. The significant percentage of Pell Grant recipients indicates a strong support system for low-income students, reinforcing the university's mission to foster educational access and success.

Rankings

How Florida Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation53%Earnings 10yr$44KNet Price$14KRetention89%Median Debt$24KPell Grant Rate54%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$13K$0-30K$11K$30-48K$15K$48-75K$20K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1539.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2121.3%MOBILITY326.63%

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,785
In-State Tuition
$17,725
Out-of-State
$13,739
Avg Net Price
$23,548
Median Debt
54%
Pell Grant Rate
50%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$13,299
Family Income $0–$30K
$10,921
Family Income $30K–$48K
$15,269
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,332
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$36,153
6 Years After Entry
$42,044
8 Years
$44,349
10 Years
0.53x
Debt-to-Earnings
53%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$36,153 6yr $42,044 8yr $44,349 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

326.63%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2121.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1539.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$57,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.13
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.119%
Inventor Rate
15
Total Patents
55
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 21%
Retention Rate 89%
SAT Average 1107
ACT Midpoint 20
SAT Range 1030–1180
ACT Range 20–24
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,244
Diversity Index 0.21
First-Gen Students 37%

Top Programs

Health Professions 24%
Business & Marketing 10%
Psychology 9%
Criminal Justice 6%
Biology & Biomedical 6%
Social Sciences 5%
Communications 4%
Visual & Performing Arts 3%