Alabama A & M University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,610

2024 Average Net Price

$17,152

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

58%

23,406 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

7,295

86.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

24%

336 Graduates

About

Alabama A & M University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Alabama A & M University were General Biological Sciences (83 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees), and General Studies (39 degrees).

In 2024, 831 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alabama A & M University. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (687 degrees), 22.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alabama A & M University is $8,610, which is $−16,678 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Alabama A & M University is $8,610, which is $16,678 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,152.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending Alabama A & M University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,610

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Alabama A & M University was $8,610. The cost of tuition at Alabama A & M University is $−16,678 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Alabama A & M University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,152

2024 Value

22%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Alabama A & M University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,152. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Alabama A & M University grew by 22%.

This chart compares the average net price of Alabama A & M University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,402

Room and Board

$2,192

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alabama A & M University was of $11,402 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 19.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,192. The cost of books and supplies increased by 37% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Alabama A & M University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Alabama A & M University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.61% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Alabama A & M University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Alabama A & M University received 23,406 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 49.8% annual growth. Out of those 23,406 applicants, 13,564 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58% acceptance rate.

There were 7,295 students enrolled at Alabama A & M University in 2024. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Alabama A & M University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

13,564

Accepted Out of 23,406

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alabama A & M University was 58% (13,564 admissions from 23,406 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 66.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 49.8%, while admissions grew by 31.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Alabama A & M University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2024)

537

Scores Submitted (2024)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Alabama A & M University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Alabama A & M University had a total enrollment of 7,295 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Alabama A & M University is 6,291 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,004. This means that 86.2% of students enrolled at Alabama A & M University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alabama A & M University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.7% Black or African American, 2.39% White, 2.14% Hispanic or Latino, 2.12% Two or More Races, 0.219% Asian, 0.0822% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0685% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Alabama A & M University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (53.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (36.9%) and Two or More Races Female (1.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (19.2%) and White Female (3.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alabama A & M University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,295 students. The full-time enrollment at Alabama A & M University is 6,291 and the part-time enrollment is 1,004. This means that 86.2% of students enrolled at Alabama A & M University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Alabama A & M University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alabama A & M University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Alabama A & M University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Alabama A & M University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
6,326 enrolled students
White
174 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
156 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alabama A & M University is 86.7% Black or African American, 2.39% White, 2.14% Hispanic or Latino, 2.12% Two or More Races, 0.219% Asian, 0.0822% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0685% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 231 students (3.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 277 more women than men received degrees from Alabama A & M University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alabama A & M University is black or african american (687 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Alabama A & M University is General Biological Sciences (83 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees) and General Studies (39 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alabama A & M University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Agriculture (49 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alabama A & M University are Physicians (405,981 people), Other managers (181,927 people), Social workers, all other (156,813 people), Postsecondary teachers (128,809 people), and Other Physical Scientists (122,590 people).

The most specialized majors at Alabama A & M University in 2024 are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Agriculture (49 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (18 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (78 degrees), and Biology (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alabama A & M University are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Alabama A & M University are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Agriculture (49 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (18 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (78 degrees), and Biology (93 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alabama A & M University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (547,681 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (336,029 people), Elementary & secondary schools (272,055 people), Offices of physicians (195,397 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (175,245 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alabama A & M University.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
83 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
52 degrees awarded
General Studies
39 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Alabama A & M University was General Biological Sciences with 83 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Alabama A & M University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

277

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

554

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 277 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama A & M University, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (554).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Alabama A & M University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama A & M University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 3.44 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama A & M University in General Biological Sciences, which is 6.67 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13% of students graduating from Alabama A & M University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
687 degrees awarded
White
31 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alabama A & M University is black or african american (687 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

8.3% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
456 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
231 degrees awarded
White Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alabama A & M University is black or african american female (456 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (231 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Alabama A & M University had a total salary expenditure of 262M. Alabama A & M University employs 107 Assistant professors, 47 Associate professors and 41 Instructors. Most academics at Alabama A & M University are Female Assistant professor (54), Male Assistant professor (53), and Female Instructor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alabama A & M University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 166 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 111 employees, and Management with 92 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$74.6M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Alabama A & M University paid a median of $74.6M in salaries, which represents 28.5% of their overall expenditure ($262M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$19.4M

Instructional Salaries

245

Number of Employees

In 2024, Alabama A & M University paid a total of $19.4M to 245 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alabama A & M University were Office and Administrative Support with 166 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 111 employees, and Management with 92 employees.

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