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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University turned away roughly 79% of its 22,713 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University sits in Tallahassee 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 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, where graduates median $98,272 four years out. Faculty pay averages $110,928 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 7,582 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 89.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1150 — below the FL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 560 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 530 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University received 22,713 applications and admitted 4,797 (21.1%), with 1,391 enrolling.
How Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University compares
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Florida median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 20.6% | 64.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,785 | $19,975 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,349 | $48,082 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's median earnings are $44,349 — below the Florida benchmark of $48,082. Weigh that against the $5,785 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University prices by residency: $5,785 in-state versus $17,725 out-of-state — a $11,940 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University enrolls 7,582 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
53.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $98,272 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,522 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $83,041 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,658 |
| Architecture | $69,874 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,902 |
| Journalism | $50,832 |
| Political Science and Government | $48,733 |
| Social Work | $47,477 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $47,139 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $46,081 |
| Biology, General | $45,173 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,891 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,477 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $41,861 |
| Psychology, General | $39,472 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,817 |
Median earnings for these 18 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,349 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1030–1150 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 20.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's acceptance rate?
21.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,797 admitted from 22,713 applicants.
How much does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University cost?
In-state tuition is $5,785; out-of-state students pay $17,725. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,349 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Florida
- Florida State University — 24.2% admitted
- University of Florida — 24.2% admitted
- University of Miami — 18.9% admitted
- Florida Atlantic University — 66.1% 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.