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Alabama A & M University

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D-

Rating

Public

Type

6,686

Students

$17,220

Tuition

92%

Acceptance

#3135

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Normal, AL

4900 Meridian Street, Normal, AL 35762

Alabama A & M University is a mid-sized historically black public university located in Normal, AL ranked 54th in Alabama. It has a total of 5,530 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 91.75% of applicants. Alabama A & M University offers 61 different majors and is best known for its Food Science, Forestry, and Construction Engineering Technology programs (nationally ranked 37th, 43rd, and 49th respectively). With an annual tuition of $8,610 for students from Alabama and $17,220 for those from out-of-state, Alabama A & M University is reasonably priced. 27.63% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, entering the workforce. Open graduating, alumni go on to bring in near $31,000 per year, which is 25% below the national median.
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Cost

$18,634
Above Average

Alabama A & M University

$18,634

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$32,564

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$22,374

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

92%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Alabama A & M University

92%

National

69%
Sat

840 - 1010

35% of students submit

Admissions Yield

19%

ACT

15 - 18

73% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

5,530Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

41%

In-state

83%

Female

59%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

4%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
11% Social Work9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General8% Business Administration and Management, General72% Others

11% Social Work

9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

8% Business Administration and Management, General

72% Others

Social Work

11%

89 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

9%

75 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

8%

66 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

5%

41 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

5%

39 Graduates

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

4%

35 Graduates

Counseling Psychology

4%

35 Graduates

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4%

34 Graduates

General Studies

4%

33 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors20:120:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

20

Number of Library Books

405,741

Academic Spend per Student

$5,546

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

60%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$25,200/Year

Alabama A & M University

$25,200

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$25,200

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$31,000

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

27%