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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)
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- Tallahassee, FL 32307
- OPEID College Code: 00148000
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- General Phone: (850) 599-3000
- President: James H. Ammons
- Website: www.famu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 11,562
- College Alias: FAMU, Rattlers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - FAMU Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 57% | 64% | 25% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,486 | $2,544 | $1,262 | $3,661 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.5% | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| Number in Default | 276 | 100 | 187 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,216 | 2,698 | 2,642 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,274 | $3,274 | $2,958 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,196 | $15,196 | $14,949 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,296 | $5,504 | $5,467 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,570 | $12,678 | $12,425 |
| Out of State | $25,492 | $24,600 | $24,416 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,774 | $4,674 | $4,458 |
| Out of State | $16,696 | $16,596 | $16,449 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,774 | $4,674 | $4,458 |
| Out of State | $16,696 | $16,596 | $16,449 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $5,350 | $20,249 |
| Law School | $5,970 | $21,501 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,562 Undergraduate: 9,490 Graduate: 947 Professional: 1,125
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,784 Female: 6,778
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,042 Female: 5,448
- Graduate Gender Male: 330 Female: 617
- Professional Gender Male: 412 Female: 713
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,092 Part-Time: 1,470
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,373 Part-Time: 1,117
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 624 Part-Time: 323
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,095 Part-Time: 30
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 133 | 1% |
| American Indian | 22 | 0.2% |
| Black | 10,419 | 90% |
| Asian | 126 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 2% |
| White | 562 | 5% |
| Unknown | 69 | 0.6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 36 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,975 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,013 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,369 | 29% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,237 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 366 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 217 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 233 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 114 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,041 | 1,891 | 150 |
| Faculty Status | 732 | 732 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 332 | 332 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 170 | - | 170 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 757 | 617 | 140 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 157 | 157 | - |
| Other Professionals | 573 | 573 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 554 | 544 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 242 | 240 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 52 | 52 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 156 | 148 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,813 (401) | $69,054 (226) | $61,628 (175) |
| Professor | $84,600 (87) | $85,963 (62) | $81,219 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $73,020 (120) | $72,748 (72) | $73,428 (48) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,287 (115) | $60,503 (62) | $57,864 (53) |
| Instructor | $49,219 (45) | $48,636 (17) | $49,572 (28) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,001 (216) | $86,991 (122) | $77,823 (94) |
| Professor | $100,741 (68) | $100,693 (52) | $100,896 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $85,943 (65) | $86,393 (34) | $85,449 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,292 (54) | $76,118 (24) | $72,832 (30) |
| Instructor | $51,323 (25) | $49,989 (9) | $52,074 (16) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,548 (617) | $69,798 (348) | $62,343 (269) |
| Professor | $83,646 (155) | $84,332 (114) | $81,740 (41) |
| Associate Professor | $72,071 (185) | $72,087 (106) | $72,049 (79) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,766 (169) | $60,999 (86) | $58,488 (83) |
| Instructor | $46,638 (70) | $45,959 (26) | $47,039 (44) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,205,305 | $1,372,501 | $832,804 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 253 | 174 | 79 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 239 | 162 | 77 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 50 | 24 | 26 |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Tennis | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 8 | - | 8 |
| Bowling | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $74,680 | $40,528 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $52,947 | $49,102 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 24 | 18 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 39% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 79% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 47% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 16% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 11 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 3 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 2 | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 18 | 29 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
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