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Florida A&M University

Tallahassee, FL

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Features

  1. Named 2022 #1 Public HBCU by U.S. News & World Report.
  2. Only HBCU in the eleven member State University System of Florida.
  3. FAMU is closed for Fall 2022 and has around 6 slots available for Spring 2023.

About This Campus

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded as the State Normal College for Colored Students, and on October 3, 1887, it began classes with fifteen students and two instructors. FAMU, as it has become affectionately known, is the premiere school among historically black colleges and universities. Located on the highest hill in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University remains the only historically black university in the eleven member State University System of Florida. FAMU is an 1890 land-grant institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, resolution of complex issues and the empowerment of citizens and communities. The University provides a student-centered environment consistent with its core values. The faculty is committed to educating students at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional levels, preparing graduates to apply their knowledge, critical thinking skills and creativity in their service to society.

Location Information

Tallahassee is located in North Florida. You can easily travel throughout Florida to prime destinations such as Panama City Beach which is only 2.5 hours way; Miami which is 8 hours by car; and Disney and Universal Studios in Orlando which is only a 4 hour drive. Outside of Florida, Atlanta, Georgia is only 4.5 hours away and New Orleans, Louisiana only 5 hours.

2023/2024 Placement

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Fast Facts

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Location | Tallahassee
Population | 191,000
Enrollment | 10,031
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/22-12/09
Spring | 1/05-04/29

Campus Diversity

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1st Nation/Native | 0%
Asian | 1%
Black | 85%
Hawaiian/P.I. | 0%
Hispanic/Latino | 3%
Two or more | 3%
White | 8%
Other | 0%
International | 0%
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Academics

Registration
  • Priority: According to class standing
  • Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Closed Programs
Cardiopulmonary Sciences: B.S. Health Care Management: B.S / Health Administration: MSHA Health Informatics and Information Management: B.S. Occupational Therapy: MSOT Physical Therapy: DPT

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Actuarial Science, African American Studies... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements
  • No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
  • 2.5 GPA
Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Non-Native English Speakers
  • TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper, N/A computer or 80.00 Internet
  • IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will not accept
Canadian Students
  • Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 03/23/22

Finances
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice.
  • Two semesters = one academic year
  • Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
  • Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
  • See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Home Payment: 18

Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Housing Deposit $200 Year Home Optional

Important Notes: Student is responsible for any fee associated with STEM courses.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 03/23/22

On-Campus Housing Per Semester
  • On-Campus Housing
  • 45% living on campus
  • Double: $3400
  • Per semester unless otherwise noted
  • Maximum housing reserved for women: 7
  • Maximum housing reserved for men: 7
Off-Campus Housing
  • Off-Campus Housing
  • Approximate monthly cost: $900
  • Proximity to campus: 2-6
  • Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About Housing
For more information about housing you may use the link below. Copy and paste links into a new browser. Housing room rates: https://www.famu.edu/students/living-on-campus/housing/files/22-23%20Profile%20and%20Rate%20Sheet%20V2.pdf Housing agreement: https://www.famu.edu/students/living-on-campus/housing/files/2022-2023%20Housing%20Agreement%203.8.22.pdf Housing application: https://www.famu.edu/students/living-on-campus/housing/files/Student%20Housing%20Agreement%20Confirmation%20Form%2011.1.21%20v2.pdf Local transportation is available but runs on a limited schedule. It is best for students to plan to stay on or close to campus.

Meal Plans

Notes About Meal Plans
If student's live in an apartment style housing, optional meal plans are available but not required, prices vary. You may utilize the link below to view meal plan details. Copy and paste links into a new browser. On-campus meal plan: https://www.metzfamu.com/uploads/1/3/9/4/139487063/fall_21_meal_plan.pdf Commuter meal plan: https://www.metzfamu.com/uploads/1/3/9/4/139487063/commuter_meal_plan_details-v2.pdf

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 03/23/22

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $682 per semester.

Requirements

    Other Health Related Comments
    For more information visit the student health services webpage: https://www.famu.edu/students/student-resources/health-and-wellbeing/health-services/index.php

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