Alabama A & M University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,610

2022 Average Net Price

$14,600

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

68.4%

8,907 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

6,007

87.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

26.8%

376 Graduates

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The median undergraduate tuition at Alabama A & M University is $8,610.

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Alabama A & M University is $8,610

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,600.

In 2022, 83% of undergraduate students attending Alabama A & M University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,610

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Alabama A & M University was $8,610.

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

In 2022 Alabama A & M University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,600. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Alabama A & M University grew by 13%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.03% between 2021 and 2022.

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

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Alabama A & M University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 2.35% with respect to 2021, when 85% 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 8,907 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 35.8% annual growth. Out of those 8,907 applicants, 6,092 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.4% acceptance rate.

There were 6,007 students enrolled at Alabama A & M University in 2022. 69% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Alabama A & M University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

6,092

Accepted Out of 8,907

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Alabama A & M University was 68.4% (6,092 admissions from 8,907 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 71.6%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 35.8%, while admissions grew by 29.7%.

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

69%

Submission Percentage (2022)

1,195

Scores Submitted (2022)

69% of enrolled first-time students at Alabama A & M University in 2022 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 6,007 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Alabama A & M University is 5,262 students and the part-time enrollment is 745. This means that 87.6% of students enrolled at Alabama A & M University are enrolled full-time.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alabama A & M University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,007 students. The full-time enrollment at Alabama A & M University is 5,262 and the part-time enrollment is 745.

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

59%

2022 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 59%.

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

Graduates

In 2022, 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 (17 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (86 degrees), and Biology (94 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 (453,424 people), Physicians (430,526 people), Other managers (429,147 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (349,703 people), and Civil engineers (282,201 people).

The most specialized majors at Alabama A & M University in 2022 are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (86 degrees), Biology (94 degrees), Engineering (82 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (17 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (86 degrees), Biology (94 degrees), Engineering (82 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 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, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Alabama A & M University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

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