Florida A&M University [FAMU] Admission, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

In Fall 2018, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University recorded a moderate acceptance rate of 46%. For the same session, only 0.8% of international applicants were offered admission.

Florida A&M University offers admissions in the Fall, Spring and Summer sessions. The university has specific admission deadlines for all the three academic sessions.

• The average GPA of admitted students was 3.34
• The average SAT and ACT scores of the admitted students were 1077 and 21 respectively.
• Undergraduate and Graduate students can apply via the ApplyWeb Application portal.
• University requires international students to submit either TOEFL or IELTS score

Highlights

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Admission Deadline

Florida A&M University has specific admission deadlines for undergraduate and graduate programs. The issued deadlines are given below:

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University International Admissions

To provide better guidance to international students, FAMU has collaborated with the Office of International Education and Development (OIED). The main purpose of this collaboration with OIED is to assist both the prospective applicants and the admitted students.

Admission Requirements for International Students

While applying, international applicants are required to provide the following documents:

• Completion of the application form and payment of the non-refundable application fee.
• Authorized transcripts and degrees from previously attended un
  • Transcripts must be evaluated from an accredited foreign credential evaluation services like WES, NACES, etc.
  • Certified English translations must be attached to the original transcripts.
• Proof of English Proficiency Test score, for non-native English speakers.
• Certificate of financial support and sponsorship
• Standardized test scores like the SAT, GMAT, ACT, etc.
• Supporting documents: Personal essays, resume, co-curricular achievements, writing samples, etc.

English Proficiency Test Score

FAMU accepts TOEFL and IELTS test scores. Applicants must meet the minimum score requirement given below:

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Undergraduate Admissions

Florida A&M University has common admission guidelines for all undergraduate programs. Applicants must check the issued guidelines before starting their application.

Application Portal: Apply web

Application Fee: 35 USD

Academic Requirements: The academic requirements for undergraduate applicants vary according to the sessions:

Supporting Documents: high school transcripts, post-secondary transcript, SAT or ACT score

Two academic recommendations by counselors and/or teachers, one 500 word essay.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Graduate Admissions

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University offer more than 25 graduate programs. Some of the most popular programs offered here are Mechanical Engineering, Agribusiness, Civil Engineering, MBA, etc.

The application portal and fee is the same for all the graduate programs.

Application Portal: Apply web

Application Fee: 30 USD

Admission Requirements: The general admission requirements for graduate courses are given below:

• Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the undergraduate coursework.
• Submission of undergraduate degree and transcripts is mandatory.
• Applicants must meet the course’s GRE or GMAT score requirements.
• Applicants should have a professional resume.
• Research projects and sample articles are recommended
• At least three letters of recommendation.

While the above admission requirements are applicable for all programs, some graduate programs might have additional requirements. Thus, applicants should check the program page for any additional requirements.

Florida A&M University reviews only those applications which are completed and submitted before the announced deadline. Since applications are received in large numbers, it generally takes 6-7 weeks to notify the decision. While the applicants can check their decision on their application status page, the university will send an official mail announcing the admission decision.