School Information

49.5
Total Cost $13,922
Total Enrollment 5,327
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Alabama A & M University

http://www.aamu.edu/
4900 Meridian St, Normal, Alabama 35762
(256) 372-5000

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University reflects the uniqueness of the traditional land-grant institution which combines professional, vocational and liberal arts pursuits. The University provides baccalaureate and graduate studies that are compatible with the times to all qualified, capable individuals who are interested in further developing their technical, professional, and scholastic skills and competencies. It operates in the three-fold function of teaching, research, and public service, including extension. A center of substance and excellence, Alabama A&M University provides a setting for the emergence of scholars, leaders, thinkers, and other contributors to society. Specifically, the University is committed to: Excellence in education ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Alabama A & M University, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 70.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,469), and 70% receive loans ($8,192 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,350. Off campus it is around $5,350.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Alabama A & M University is $7,770 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Alabama A & M University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,692
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $8,638
Tuition Graduate in State $4,514
Tuition Graduate Out of State $9,031
Living Costs
Alabama A & M University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $13,922
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $17,868
Total Expense In State Off Campus $13,922
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $7,792
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $17,868
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $11,738
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,705 people applied to Alabama A & M University. Of the applicants, 47.0% were admitted (47.0% male & 48.0% female ) and 39.0% accepted (48.0% male and 33.0% female)

Of the 4,496 undergraduate students at Alabama A & M University, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (87.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 831 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     55.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     13.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     33.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     29.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline fall -june15, spring-november 1, summer-april 1
Admissions Office Phone 256-372-5245
Admissions Office Email dmissions@aamu.edu
Admissions Office Address Patton Hall - First Floor 111 P. O. Box 908 Normal, AL 35762
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.aamu.edu/admissions/transfer.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.aamu.edu/Admission/UGUSAAPPL.pdf (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.aamu.edu/admissions/apply_online.aspx
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Alabama A & M University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Alabama A & M University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 460
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 19
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 18
 
Alabama A & M University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 27 18 11
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 4
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other 1 7
Agriculture, General 6
Animal Sciences, General 8
Food Science 11 9 4
Plant Sciences, Other 1 5
Architecture and related services 7 4
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 7 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 74 10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 74 10
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 143 10
Accounting 16
Business Administration and Management, General 77 10
Finance, General 13
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 36
Office Management and Supervision 1
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 29
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 29
Computer and information sciences and support services 29 10
Computer and Information Sciences, General 29 10
Education 2 76 81 2
Art Teacher Education 5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6 3
Education, General 2
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments 12
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11
Elementary Education and Teaching 23 21
Music Teacher Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 11 5
Reading Teacher Education 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 17 30
Special Education and Teaching, General 6 6
Engineering 50
Civil Engineering, General 10
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 21
Mechanical Engineering 19
Engineering technologies/technicians 26 9
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 3
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 7
Industrial Technology/Technician 12 9
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 4
English language and literature/letters 2
English Language and Literature, General 2
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 29 9
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 29 9
Health professions and related clinical sciences 11
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 11
Mathematics and statistics 9
Mathematics, General 9
Natural resources and conservation 13
Forestry, Other 13
Physical sciences 7 2 3
Chemistry, General 6
Physics, General 1 2
Physics, Other 3
Psychology 34 32
Clinical Psychology 5
Counseling Psychology 27
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 0
Psychology, General 34
Public administration and social service professions 28 38
Social Work 28 38
Social sciences 36
Economics, General 3
Political Science and Government, General 17
Sociology 16
Visual and performing arts 9
Art/Art Studies, General 9
 
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