Alabama A & M University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,610

2023 Average Net Price

$14,064

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

66.2%

15,628 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,614

85.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.7%

369 Graduates

About

Alabama A & M University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Alabama A & M University were General Biological Sciences (76 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees), and General Psychology (34 degrees).

In 2023, 731 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alabama A & M University. 66.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (570 degrees), 22.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Alabama A & M University is $8,610, which is $−15,965 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Alabama A & M University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,976 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Alabama A & M University is $8,610, which is $15,965 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,064.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Alabama A & M University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,610

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Alabama A & M University was $8,610. The cost of tuition at Alabama A & M University is $−15,965 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$14,064

2023 Value

3.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Alabama A & M University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,064. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Alabama A & M University grew by 3.67%.

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

$9,520

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Alabama A & M University was of $9,520 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Alabama A & M University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Alabama A & M University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1976 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Alabama A & M University received 15,628 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 75.5% annual growth. Out of those 15,628 applicants, 10,349 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.2% acceptance rate.

There were 6,614 students enrolled at Alabama A & M University in 2023. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Alabama A & M University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

10,349

Accepted Out of 15,628

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alabama A & M University was 66.2% (10,349 admissions from 15,628 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 68.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 75.5%, while admissions grew by 69.9%.

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

24%

Submission Percentage (2023)

462

Scores Submitted (2023)

24% of enrolled first-time students at Alabama A & M University in 2023 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 6,614 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Alabama A & M University is 5,660 students and the part-time enrollment is 954. This means that 85.6% 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 85.6% Black or African American, 1.94% White, 1.57% Two or More Races, 1.33% Hispanic or Latino, 0.181% Asian, 0.136% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0907% 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 (53.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (36.2%) and Two or More Races Female (1.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.8%) and White Female (2.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alabama A & M University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,614 students. The full-time enrollment at Alabama A & M University is 5,660 and the part-time enrollment is 954. This means that 85.6% of students enrolled at Alabama A & M University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

64%

2023 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 64%. 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 (2023)

Black or African American
5,664 enrolled students
White
128 enrolled students
Two or More Races
104 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alabama A & M University is 85.6% Black or African American, 1.94% White, 1.57% Two or More Races, 1.33% Hispanic or Latino, 0.181% Asian, 0.136% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0907% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 427 students (6.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 247 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 (570 degrees awarded). There were 22.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Alabama A & M University is General Biological Sciences (76 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees) and General Psychology (34 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (24 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), and Agriculture (38 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (484,603 people), Other managers (440,185 people), Physicians (427,850 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (363,054 people), and Civil engineers (299,680 people).

The most specialized majors at Alabama A & M University in 2023 are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), Agriculture (38 degrees), Biology (91 degrees), and Engineering (87 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Alabama A & M University are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (79 degrees), Agriculture (38 degrees), Biology (91 degrees), and Engineering (87 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (611,277 people), Computer Systems Design (502,369 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (468,493 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (448,883 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (361,667 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 (2023)

General Biological Sciences
76 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
General Psychology
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Alabama A & M University was General Biological Sciences with 76 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

242

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

489

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 242 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama A & M University, which is 0.495 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (489).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama A & M University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.542 times less than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Alabama A & M University in General Biological Sciences, which is 6 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% 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, 28% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Alabama A & M University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.86% of graduates (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
570 degrees awarded
White
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alabama A & M University is black or african american (570 degrees awarded). There were 22.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

11.4% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
381 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
189 degrees awarded
White Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alabama A & M University is black or african american female (381 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (189 degrees).

Operations

Alabama A & M University employs 109 Assistant professors, 51 Instructors and 48 Associate professors. Most academics at Alabama A & M University are Male Assistant professor (55), Female Assistant professor (54), and Female Instructor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alabama A & M University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 153 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 107 employees, and Management with 91 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$65.7M

2023 Salaries

5.78%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Alabama A & M University paid a median of $65.7M in salaries, a 5.78% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.41% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.1M

Instructional Salaries

244

Number of Employees

In 2023, Alabama A & M University paid a total of $19.1M to 244 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

109 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

153 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alabama A & M University were Assistant professor with 109 employees, Instructor with 51 employees, and Associate professor with 48 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alabama A & M University were Office and Administrative Support with 153 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 107 employees, and Management with 91 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alabama A & M University was Male Assistant professor with 55 employees, Female Assistant professor with 54 employees, and Female Instructor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Alabama A & M University.

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