FAMU
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University · Tallahassee, Florida · Public · HBCU
FAMU admitted 19% of 26,494 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1050–1180 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 52% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at FAMU
Enter a score to see whether FAMU is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (19%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
FAMU offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How FAMU rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Character
- First generation
Important
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- State residency
Considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Essay
- Interview
- Where you live
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.77 GPA. 25% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $24,153 in-state and $36,093 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,491 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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