Florida A&M University

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Florida A&M at a Glance

Location:
Tallahassee, FL
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$4,635
Out-of-State Tuition:
$15,899
Room & Board:
$7,856
Full-Time Undergrads:
9,252
Part-Time Undergrads:
992
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.famu.edu
Admissions Website:
www.famu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.famu.edu/FinancialAid
Application Deadline:
May 15
Acceptance Rate:
61 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1240–1520
Average ACT Scores:
17–21

Best Things

  • FAMU's marching band, Marching 100
  • Student Government Association
  • Greeks
  • Campus safety and campus rules are reasonable.
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Limted parking for games
  • Rude faculty at the beginning of the semester
  • No opposite sex allowed in the dorms
  • Not enough seating in dining facilities
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Health Care
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Business Management
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Florida A&M University will prepare you to excel in your future career. The professors push and encourage their students to go beyond their limits. There are no handouts at the University—you have to work hard and earn your grades. FAMU also offers lots of student organizations, and it’s recommended that you get involved with at least one. Many students met some of their best friends through campus organizations.

The University is also unique because it is rich in tradition and culture. Students here bleed orange and green, and their love for the University stays with them after graduation. In fact, FAMU has a huge alumni following, and alumni are constantly coming back to campus for events. Another unique thing about FAMU is the University’s award-winning marching band, Marching 100. The band has performed in Super Bowls, appeared on national TV, including CBS News and ESPN College Day, performed with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx at the 2006 Grammys, and was even asked by President Obama to play at one of his events. Many FAMU students say there is no doubt in their minds that they would choose the University again if they had the choice. This University is truly a home away from home and continues to produce educated and successful future leaders.

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Parking at Florida A&M University

2010Tiff

Occupational Therapy '14

0.0
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HORRIBLE

Parking on campus is like a nightmare at Famu. If you dont get there early your sure out of luck because parking spots are very very very limited.

May 23, 2012

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Athletics at Florida A&M University

2010Tiff

Occupational Therapy '14

1.2
D

Sports Are Not That Important

Sports at Famu are not that big, we do have alot of diversity in the programs but the students does not support it that much.

May 23, 2012

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Weather at Florida A&M University

EvanPergrim

Architecture '13

4.6
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Sunny and Beautiful

Well it's in Florida, so obviously there's a lot of sun. It can get pretty hot during the early fall and late spring, but the winters aren't usually very cold. We aren't near a beach, but there are pools that offer an enjoyable atmosphere and we are far enough inland to miss most major hurricance damage.

May 23, 2012

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User rating for Florida A&M University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 587 user reviews.

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