Alabama A & M University: Review & Facts

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Alabama A & M University is a medium four-year, public school with 6,010 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1867 and is the only school located in Normal, Alabama.

Alabama A & M University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Alabama A & M University will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
48
Alabama A & M University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 48 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Engineering, Social Work, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Alabama A & M University is low at 59% (below Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
59%
Bad
The graduation rate at Alabama A & M University is low: 32%.

Student to faculty ratio at Alabama A & M University is reasonably decent - 19:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high - about $17,300 a year. The additional fees at Alabama A & M University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,500, which makes it a total of $18,800 per academic year.

Read the details about Alabama A & M University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 8,907 applications were submitted and 6,092 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Alabama A & M University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,800
Medium
Alabama A & M University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Alabama A & M University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Alabama A & M University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,800 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - approximately $3,800 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Alabama A & M University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Alabama A & M University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Alabama A & M University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Alabama A & M University
4900 Meridian Street
Normal, Alabama
35762, USA
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