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#10 Best colleges in FloridaFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $13,739 a year
Median debt at graduation: $23,548 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
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- Best mid-size colleges in America#128 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#238 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#240 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#223 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#237 of 1,116
- Best colleges for engineering in America#177 of 749
In Florida
- Best mid-size colleges in Florida#3 of 21
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- Best colleges for nursing in Florida#9 of 35
- Best colleges for history in Florida#8 of 30
- Best colleges for art and design in Florida#8 of 29
- Best colleges for English in Florida#8 of 29
- Best colleges for mathematics in Florida#8 of 29
- Best colleges for music in Florida#8 of 29
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Florida#8 of 29
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.53%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,107 · ACT 22
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,680
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $23,970 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 7,796 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 34% · Women 66% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 37% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 35% |
| Total students | 9,265 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $13,739 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $23,970 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $23,548 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 53% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 49% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 50% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 34% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $44,349 |
| Admission rate | 21% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $35 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,204 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 54% |
| Average SAT | 1107 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520–610 |
| SAT math | 510–570 |
| ACT composite | 20–24 |
| Test policy | Required |
Value: Good · Top 47% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | |
| Accounting | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Nursing | |
| Architecture | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Business administration | |
| Journalism | |
| Political science | |
| Social work | |
| General studies | |
| Health sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Health administration | |
| Public relations | |
| Psychology | |
| Design |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural business, Agriculture, Allied health, Architectural Sciences and Technology, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil engineering, Computer engineering, Economics, Electrical engineering, Electrical engineering technology, English, Ethnic and gender studies, Fine arts, Food Science and Technology, History, Industrial Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other philosophy and religious studies, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Physics, Secondary education, Sociology, Teacher education, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Criminal justice and security |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 10% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 9% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $12,328 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 14 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $11,496IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 34% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)About 4 miles away · about 10 minutes by car |
| Town population | 201,875Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | JacksonvilleAbout 157 miles away · about 3 hours 10 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 52°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Tallahassee, FL, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.32 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.38 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 17% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $13,739 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admitted 21% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s graduates do?
- 53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $44,349; the median federal debt at graduation is $23,548.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 133650
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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