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Quick Stats

African American 93%
Asian American 1%
Hispanic 1%
International 1%
Native American 0%
White 3%
Unknown 0%
Historically Black College/University? Yes
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 21%
Common States of Residence
  • Alabama
  • Foreign countries
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Maryland
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 34%
20-21: 28%
22-24: 24%
25+: 15%
Female Faculty 47%
Male Faculty 53%
Faculty Diversity African American: 72%
Asian American: 6%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 0%
Native American: 0%
White: 19%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The majority of students at FAMU are African American, but there are also international students, Caucasians, island natives, Asians, Indians, and Hispanics, just to name a few. Multiculturalism is a big part of campus life. FAMU reaches out to students of every background, and many professors are from different economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Many think that just because FAMU is a historically black university the school is for black students only. But in reality, HBCUs have always been diverse. In classes at FAMU, you might have students from Egypt and Canada. It’s not a rare occurrence to see a non-African American student, and most professors are different ethnicities. There is also diversity among the African American students. For example, not everyone comes from the same economic standing—some grew up in high-income families and some did not. Overall, diversity is well represented at the University, and students of ethnic minorities and religious groups are active on campus.

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Diversity at Florida A&M University

nikebull51

Accounting '15

2.3
C

Diverse

Their are many people from many race and religions at Famu, but majority are Black.

May 20, 2012

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Diversity at Florida A&M University

kimreveil

Broadcast Journalism '15

4.6
A

Mostly African American Students

FAMU is an HBCU so the student population is expected to be predominately Black. Although, there are students from other cultures who attend this university.

May 15, 2012

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Diversity at Florida A&M University

msslack

Public Policy, Administration, and Social Work '12

4.6
A

Very Diverse

the student at famu is very diverse and best of all it's no biggie. everybody just is.

May 06, 2012

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User rating for Florida A&M University - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

How would you best describe your personal political beliefs?

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

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Gay Pride

For the most part, FAMU students are accepting of alternative lifestyles. Gay students are treated just like any other student; in fact, some hold major leadership positions on campus. The Gay-Straight Alliance is active on campus.

Political Activity

FAMU students are heavily involved with the political aspects of the world. During election times, students are very involved and host rallies about the importance of voting. Many students here are Democrats, but there are also some Republicans. The faculty makes it a top priority to get students involved, whether it’s voting or campaigning for their future U.S. leaders or the FAMU royal court.

Economic Status

Some students are on scholarships, and a majority of the students receive financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Very few students actually pay tuition out of pocket. There are students from wealthier backgrounds, but there is no segregation among the students. For the most part, everybody accepts everyone else here.

Most Common Religions

The most common religion here is Christian, and you’ll find students who attend Baptist, African Methodist, or non-denominational churches. There are a few organizations on campus that cater to religious backgrounds, including the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Catholic Student Association, and House of Judah Christian Ministries. The differences between students who practice different religions aren’t that obvious because most students tend to accept the diversity of their peers.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are a few minority clubs on campus but not that many. Some include the Caribbean Student Association and Haitian Culture Club.

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Angel Neal
Hometown
Tampa, Fla
Major
Journalism/Magazine Production

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