Alabama A & M University, AL
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Alabama A & M University Rankings
Affordability76
Selectivity5
Retention10
Graduation1
Earnings12
Diversity9
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Alabama A & M University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communications Technologies4%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education7%
Engineering12%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies<1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Alabama A & M University
90%
Admission Rate
465
Median SAT Math
475
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–510
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–19
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Alabama A & M University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$18K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Alabama A & M University
75%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
25%
Repayment Rate
$346
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $48K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $32K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 17% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 25% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 33% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 38% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Alabama A & M University
61%
Retention Rate
42%
Transfer Rate
28%
Withdrawal Rate
25%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 6% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 25% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 35% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 25% | 42% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 35% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 33% | 44% |
| Other race | 38% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Alabama A & M University
93%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$37K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $37K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $27K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Alabama A & M University
4,990
Undergraduates
90%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
963
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 91% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 57% | 51% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 13% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Alabama A & M University, AL
Huntsville Bible College
3 miles, SW
Oakwood University
5 miles, W
University of Alabama in Huntsville
6 miles, SW