Alabama A & M University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,776
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Normal, Alabama, Alabama A&M is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Alabama A & M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Alabama A&M is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Alabama is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Alabama A&M is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Alabama A&M is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Alabama A&M do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,024

Cost of attendance at Alabama A & M University in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,634

Cost of attendance at Alabama A & M University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Alabama A & M University received on average $11,047 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,047

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,016	67%	$5,888	$5,982,448
Other Federal Grant	1,016	67%	$6,150	$6,248,695
State Grant/Scholarships	46	3%	$1,502	$69,089
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,014	66%	$7,714	$7,822,238
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,280	84%	$11,047	$14,140,022

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alabama A & M University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Alabama A & M University students is 28.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.9%.

28.1%

African American 28.0% 315 students
white 30.4% 7 students
hispanic 22.2% 2 students
Mixed Race 32.1% 18 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Alabama A & M University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alabama A & M University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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