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Florida A&M University
FHAC, Lee Hall Suite 303
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
(850) 599-3000
Contact: Barbara R. Cox
http://www.famu.edu
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College Overview  
     Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is an 1890 land-grant institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, resolution of complex issues and the empowerment of citizens and communities. The University provides a student-centered environment consistent with its core values. The faculty is committed to educating students at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional levels, preparing graduates to apply their knowledge, critical thinking skills and creativity in their service to society. FAMU’s distinction as a doctoral/research institution will continue to provide mechanisms to address emerging issues through local and global partnerships. Expanding upon the University’s land-grant status, it will enhance the lives of constituents through innovative research, engaging cooperative extension, and public service. While the University continues its historic mission of educating African Americans, FAMU embraces persons of all races, ethnic origins and nationalities as life-long members of the university community.

Online Admissions Application: http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?admissions&ApplyOnline
Quick Facts
Undergrad Population: 11289
Graduate Population: 1995
Student Body: Coed
In State Tuition: $4625
Out of State Tuition: $16556
Room & Board: $7856
Applications Due: Spring: (January) Novembe ($30)
Degrees Offered: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctoral Degree
 Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Mascot: Rattler
Accreditations: SACS,
Online Classes: no
Percent Men: 39%
Percent Women: 61%
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Majors Offered

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor
•Science in Health Science
•Science in Health Care Management
•Science in Health Information Management
•Science in Cardiopulmonary Science

SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bachelor
•Science in Nursing

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE
Bachelor
•Science in Environmental Science

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE Bachelor
•Science in Agricultural Science
•Science in Agribusiness
•Science in Landscape Design & Mgmt
•Science in International Agriculture and Business
•Science in Biological & Agricultural System Engineering
•Science in Civil Engineering Technology
•Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
•Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
•Science in Construction Engineering Technology

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Bachelor
•Science/Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies
•Science in Computer and Information Sciences
•Science in Art Education
•Arts in English Education
•Science in Mathematics Education
•Science in Music Education
•Science in Science Education
•Science in Social Science Education
•Arts in French
•Arts in Spanish
•Arts in English
•Science in Biology
•Science in Mathematics
•Science/Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Religion
•Science in Chemistry
•Science in Physics
•Science/Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
•Criminal Justice
•Social Work
•Science/Bachelor of Arts in Economics
•Science/Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
•Science in Sociology
•Science/Bachelor of Arts inTheatre
•Science/Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
•Arts in Music
•Arts in Music Performance
•Science in Jazz Studies
•Science/Bachelor of Arts in History

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor
•Architecture
•Science in Architectural Studies

FAMU/FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bachelor
•Science in Chemical Engineering
•Science in Civil Engineering
•Science in Computer Engineering
•Science in Electrical Engineering
•Science in Mechanical Engineering
•Science in Industrial Engineering

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Bachelor
•Science in Business Administration
•Science in Accounting

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
Bachelor
•Science in Journalism
•Science in Public Relations
•Science in Graphic Design
•Science in Graphic Communications

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bachelor
•Science in Elementary Education
•Science in Pre-Kindergarten/ Primary Education
•Science in Business Education
•Science in Physical Education
•Science in Industrial Arts / Technology Education

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Choral Groups, Concert Band, Dance, Fraternities, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Radio Station, Sororities, Student Newspaper
College History
     Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded as the State Normal College for Colored Students, and on October 3, 1887, it began classes with fifteen students and two instructors. Today, FAMU, as it has become affectionately known, is the premiere school among historically black colleges and universities. Prominently located on the highest hill in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee, Florida A&M University remains the only historically black university in the eleven member State University System of Florida.
     In 1884, Thomas Van Renssaler Gibbs, a Duval County educator, was elected to the Florida legislature. Although his political career ended abruptly because of the resurgence of segregation, Representative Gibbs was successful in orchestrating the passage of House Bill 133, in 1884, which established a white normal school in Gainesville, FL, and a colored school in Jacksonville. The bill passed, creating both institutions; however, the stated decided to relocate the colored school to Tallahassee.
     Thomas DeSaille Tucker [1887-1901], an attorney from Pensacola, was chosen to be the first president. Former State Representative Gibbs joined Mr. Tucker as the second faculty member. In 1891, the College received $7,500 under the Second Morrill Act for agricultural and mechanical arts education, and the State Normal College for Colored Students became Florida’s land grant institution for colored people. The original College was housed in a single white-framed building and had three departments of study and recreation. At about this time, the College was relocated from its original site on Copeland Street to its present location, and its name was changed to the State Normal and Industrial College for Colored Students.
     In 1905, management of the College was transferred from the Board of Education to the Board of Control. This event was significant because it officially designated the College as an institution of higher education. The name was changed in 1909 to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes (FAMC). The following year, with an enrollment of 317 students, the college awarded its first degrees. In spite of a setback caused by a tragic fire that destroyed Duval Hall, the main building which housed the library, administrative offices, cafeteria and other college agencies, progress was made when a gift of $10,000 was presented to the College by Andrew Carnegie for the erection of a new library facility. This facility held the distinction of being the only Carnegie Library located on a black land-grant college campus. President Nathan B. Young [1901-1923] directed the growth of the College to a four-year degree-granting institution, despite limited resources, offering the Bachelor of Science degree in education, science, home economics, agriculture and mechanical arts.
     Under the administration of John Robert Edward Lee, Sr., [1924-1944], the College acquired much of the physical and academic image it has today. Buildings were erected; more land was purchased; more faculty were hired; courses were upgraded, and accreditation was received from several state agencies. By 1944, FAMC had constructed 48 buildings, accumulated 396 acres of land, and had 812 students and 122 staff members. In 1949, under the guidance of William H. Gray, Jr. [1944-1949], expansion, along with reorganization, continued; the College obtained an Army ROTC unit, and student enrollment grew to more than 2,000.
     Perhaps one of the greatest achievements came under the presidency of Dr. George W. Gore [1950-1968]. The Florida legislature elevated the College to university status, and in 1953, Florida A&M College became Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Obtaining university status meant restructuring existing programs and designing new academic offerings to meet the demands of producing quality students at the professional and graduate levels. Between 1953 and 1968, the Schools of Pharmacy, Law, Graduate Studies, and Nursing were created.

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