Campus & Student Life at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Home to about 7,402 undergraduates in 2020, Florida A&M University is a public university located in Tallahassee, Florida. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Florida A&M University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Florida A&M University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Florida A&M University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Florida A&M University is an "Historically Black College or University" (HBCU)

The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Florida A&M University is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Florida A&M University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Florida A&M University Disability Services.

Florida A&M University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Florida A&M University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Florida A&M University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Florida A&M University for Veterans Guide.

Florida A&M University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Florida A&M University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida A&M University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

There were 7,402 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,244 (84.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,158 (15.6%).

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is Ranked #2,013 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Florida A&M University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Florida A&M University #2013 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Florida A&M University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Florida A&M University Diversity Guide.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Competes in the NCAA

Florida A&M University has a total of 305 student athletes, 188 men and 117 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Athletics