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Alabama A & M University
About 58 in 100 applicants get into Alabama A & M University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Alabama A & M University sits in Normal proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $98,045 four years out. Faculty pay averages $104,388 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 6,124 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 810 and 1060 — below the AL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Alabama A & M University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Alabama A & M University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 810 and 1060; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 420 | 480 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 460 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 17 | 19 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Alabama A & M University received 15,628 applications and admitted 10,349 (66.2%), with 1,956 enrolling.
How Alabama A & M University compares
| Alabama A & M University | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 58% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,024 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $40,628 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Alabama A & M University's median earnings are $40,628 — below the Alabama benchmark of $44,312. Weigh that against the $10,024 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Alabama A & M University prices by residency: $10,024 in-state versus $18,634 out-of-state — a $8,610 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Alabama A & M University enrolls 6,124 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Alabama A & M University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Alabama A & M University students — 24% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Alabama A & M University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,045 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $88,490 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,291 |
| Forestry | $64,749 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,503 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,912 |
| Social Work | $47,121 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $44,814 |
| Biology, General | $44,145 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,770 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $42,272 |
| Psychology, General | $42,127 |
Median earnings for these 13 Alabama A & M University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $40,628 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional Alabama A & M University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Alabama A & M University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 810–1060 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 58% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Alabama A & M University's acceptance rate?
66.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 10,349 admitted from 15,628 applicants.
How much does Alabama A & M University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,024; out-of-state students pay $18,634. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Alabama A & M University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $40,628 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Auburn University — 45.9% admitted
- University of West Alabama — 42.6% admitted
- University of Montevallo — 53.8% admitted
- Oakwood University — 45.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.