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Florida A&M University

Tallahassee, Florida

10,028 Students on Campus
Tallahassee Location
203,650 Metro Population
10,028 Students on Campus
Tallahassee Location
203,650 Metro Population

About This Campus

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) was founded in 1887 as the State Normal College for Colored Students and began with fifteen students and two instructors. Located on the highest hill in Tallahassee, FAMU is the only historically Black university in Florida’s State University System and an 1890 land-grant institution. The University is committed to student-centered learning, academic excellence, and preparing graduates to apply knowledge, critical thinking, and creativity in service to society.

Recognized nationally as the #1 Public HBCU for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report

Proudly standing as the only Historically Black University in the 11-member State University System of Florida.

Location Information

Located in the heart of North Florida, Tallahassee offers convenient access to some of the region’s most exciting destinations. In just 2 hours, you can relax on the white sands of Panama City Beach. World-famous attractions at Disney and Universal Studios in Orlando are only a 3.5-hour drive away, while vibrant Miami is an easy day’s road trip at approximately 8 hours. Beyond Florida, Atlanta, Georgia is just 4 hours away, and the culture-rich city of New Orleans, Louisiana is only 5 hours from Tallahassee—making it an ideal home base for your exchange.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/11/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/07/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/01/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Cardiopulmonary Sciences: B.S. Health Care Management: B.S / Health Administration: MSHA Health Informatics and Information Management: B.S. Occupational Therapy: MSOT Physical Therapy: DPT Nursing

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Eligibility Requirements
  • No undocumented students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
  • No DACA students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
  • No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Will Not Accept
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
ID Card
$5
Year
Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$200
Year
Home
Mandatory
Admission Fee
$5
Term
Home
Mandatory
Textbook Rental
$500
Term
Home
Optional

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 10
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $3700
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2500
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Good

This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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