Florida A&M University
Admissions
Interested in attending Florida A&M University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Florida A&M University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Florida A&M University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, FAMU accepted 21% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 22,713 people applied and 4,797 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Florida A&M University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 28% ended up enrolling at Florida A&M University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Florida A&M University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things FAMU considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Recommendation(s)
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Florida A&M University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Florida A&M University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.68. 23% of freshmen who attended FAMU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 27% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
FAMU is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Florida A&M University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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