ACCEPTANCE RATE
66.2%
More selective than 56% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Public University
Alabama A & M University
Alabama A&M University is a public four-year institution located in Normal, Alabama with an enrollment of approximately 6,600 students and 38 undergraduate majors.
Normal, ALcity, midsize
66.2%ACCEPTANCE
$14,064AVG NET PRICE
29%GRAD RATE
6,614STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Alabama A & M University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Alabama A&M University stands as a public four-year college situated in Normal, Alabama. The institution fosters a community of scholars dedicated to providing adventure and meaning through lifelong friendships and new learning opportunities.
Students are encouraged to find their own portals for creativity and excitement while strengthening the broader campus community. Campus life emphasizes giving back through service learning and school spirit activities that strengthen community ties.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Founded1875
Settingcity, midsize
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Alabama A&M University accepts approximately 66 percent of its applicants, with a total applicant pool reaching around 15,600 individuals for recent cycles. Admitted students typically demonstrate strong academic preparation, as reflected in an SAT math midpoint score of 455 among those who have submitted test results.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
810–1,060
4001600
APPLICATION FEE
Undergraduate application fee $30.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$10,024/yr
Out-of-state: $18,634/yr. Alabama residents pay roughly 46% less.
Net price by income band
$13,776$0–$30,000
$13,923$30,001–$48,000
$16,471$48,001–$75,000
$19,057$75,001–$110,000
$18,200$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$14,064/yr
▲ 9% since 2020-2183% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $11,597.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The university provides a robust selection of undergraduate programs across 38 distinct majors to support diverse student interests and career goals. Academic life is characterized by opportunities for creativity and excitement, allowing students to explore new portals of learning within the institution.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
19:1
6-year graduation rate
29%
▲ 2 pts since 2016
First-year retention
64%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
38
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.14.9%
Business Administration and Management, General.6.9%
Psychology, General.6.7%
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.6.3%
Computer and Information Sciences, General.5.1%
General Studies.4.9%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
3,620
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city, midsize
IN CONTEXT
Alabama A & M University vs. peer institutions
How Alabama A & M University compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Alabama A & M University
$14,064
Texas Southern University
$15,021
University of Alabama in Huntsville
$19,847
Dartmouth College
$17,322
Adelphi University
$28,671
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$40,628
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
89.1%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
66.6%
66.6% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Alabama A & M University.