Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Founded: 1887   Total Students: 10,000+

Overview

Founded October 3, 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, historically Black university located in Tallahassee, Florida. What distinguishes FAMU from other universities is its legacy of providing access to a high-quality, affordable education with programs and services that guide students toward successfully achieving their dreams. FAMU is part of the State University System of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

In addition to the main Tallahassee campus, FAMU has several satellite campuses across Florida. These include the College of Law in Orlando and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, which has sites in Crestview, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami.

 

Programs Offered in Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Highlights

    Quick Facts

    • Enrolls nearly 10,000 students from across the United States and more than 70 countries.
    • 2020-2021 Academic Profile (Admitted First Time in College Students) – 3.67 GPA / 23 ACT
    • Retention Rate 82% / Acceptance Rate 30%
    • One-third of summer and fall 2020 incoming students majored in S.T.E.A.M.

    Accolades

    • Ranked #104 in 2022U.S. News & World Report Rankings
      • Highest ranked public HBCU (for three consecutive years)
      • #13 in social mobility
    • 23 degree programs ranked in top 10
    • Number 1 HBCU for Research and Development (National Science Foundation)
    • Named Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader

    Campus Detail

    Main Campus Address

    1601 South Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32307, USA