Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Average GPA & Admissions

Tallahassee, FL · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 21% for fall 2024
  • Average high school GPA: 3.77, as reported by the college for 2025–26
  • SAT, middle 50%: 520–610 reading and writing, 510–570 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 20–24 composite
  • Average net price: $15,491 a year (2022–23)
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University average GPA

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University reported an average high school GPA of 3.77 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University acceptance rate

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admitted 4,678 of 22,756 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 21%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public 4-year university in Tallahassee, Florida, with 7,890 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing520560610
SAT Math510540570
ACT Composite202224
ACT English192124
ACT Math172023
83% submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores, as Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1107 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,491 a year at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into FAMU with a 3.5 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admitted 21% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What are FAMU's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–610 in reading and writing and 510–570 in math; ACT composite 20–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What percent of applicants does FAMU accept?

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's acceptance rate was 21% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,678 of 22,756 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How hard is it to get into FAMU?

Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admitted 21% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is there a minimum GPA for FAMU?

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.77, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

How much does GPA matter at FAMU?

A lot: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to FAMU?

Check Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 83% sent SAT scores and 45% sent ACT scores.

Does FAMU give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at FAMU?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,491 a year at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does FAMU consider legacy status?

No. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check FAMU's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Common Data Set 2025–26Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
  3. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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