The highest-ranked public HBCU in the United States in Tallahassee, Florida, famous for producing top Black pharmacists and engineers, unmatched band culture, and extraordinary affordability.
- Admit rate
- 33%
- Selective
- SAT middle 50%
- 1050–1180
- Scores required to apply
- Avg. net price
- $12,000
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.70
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1050 and 1180.
Popular majors
- Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical SciencesBiology, Health & Pre-Med
- Business Administration (SBI)Business, Finance & Econ
- Engineering (FAMU-FSU Joint College)Engineering & Tech
- Journalism & Graphic CommunicationArts, Design & MediaHighly regarded
- Biology & Pre-MedicineBiology, Health & Pre-Med
Highlights
- Consistently ranked the #1 Public Historically Black University in America
- FAMU-FSU College of Engineering: unique joint engineering powerhouse with Tier-1 labs
- The legendary "Marching 100" band, globally recognized for musical spectacle
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