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Alabama A&M University (AAMU)

Black Pinpoint P.O. Box 908 | Normal, AL | 35762

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

The picturesque campus of Alabama A & M University is conveniently positioned just four miles from downtown Huntsville, Alabama. The serene setting is nicknamed “The Hill” and is an inspirational locale for students to gain an education, prepare for their future, and achieve their dreams. The AAMU academic curriculum is organized into four colleges: Agriculture, Life and Natural Sciences; Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences; Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences; and Business and Public Affairs. Through these colleges, AAMU offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs and concentrations to prepare students for careers in everything from the arts and sciences to business, engineering, and many others.

AAMU is a teaching, research, and public service institution of higher learning that sets itself apart by offering a wide variety of programs and majors while maintaining excellent one-on-one attention and mentorship. With a diverse faculty and student body, and state-of-the-art facilities, AAMU is propelling today’s students to become industry leaders for a 21st century national and global society.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
5,697
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Acceptance Rate
47%

Deadlines

Regular
July 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
400 - 470

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
380 - 470

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
16 - 19

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Standardized Test Scores

Non-Academic

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Alumni/ AE Relation
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Geographical Residence
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State Residency

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$7,896
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
On-Campus Room and Board
5350
Approximate Expenses per year
$13,246

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
14 : 1
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Total Faculty
385
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Terminal Degree
155

Gender

Minority
222
Men
219
Women
166
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

52% female48% male

Out of State

31% are out
of state
69% are
in-state

Students

92% are
full time
8% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,496
Foreign Countries Represented
42

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Juan Alexander
Director of Admissions
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P. O. Box 111 Normal , AL 35762
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256-372-5250

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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256-372-5250

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconanthony.jones@aamu.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
varies

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Nearest airport is Huntsville International Airport (HSV). Locally Taxis and Shuttle buses are available



10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

Men's Sports (Bulldogs)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Bulldogs)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
76
Number of Honor Societies
14
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
3

12. Student Services

Academic

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Review's page on campus safety for additional resources:

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA
School

Financial Aid Statistics

Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$2,100

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
06 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
03 - State Loans

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Classes
02 - Interest Inventory
03 - Internships
04 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.

  • Agriculture, General.
  • Plant Sciences, General.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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04 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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07 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.

  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
  • Industrial Technology/Technician.
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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08 ENGINEERING.

  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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09 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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10 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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13 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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15 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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16 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.

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