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Address:
1601 S. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd.
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Main Phone: (850) 599-3000
Main Contact: Barbara R. Cox
Website:http://www.famu.edu

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Florida A&M University

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.

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)
 Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Mascot: Rattler
Accreditations: SACS,
Online Classes: no
Percent Men: 39%
Percent Women: 61%

Online Admissions Application:

http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?admissions&ApplyOnline
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Majors Offered

College of Agriculture and Food Sciences
-Agribusiness
-Animal Science Industry
-Biological Science Engineering
-Food Science
-Agricultural Sciences
-Animal Science -Pre-Veterinary
-Entomology
-Plant and Soil Science
-Veterinary Technology

College of Education
-Elementary Education (K-6)
-Health and Physical Education
-Music Teacher Education (K-12)
-Secondary Education - English Education
-Secondary Education - Mathematics Education
-Secondary Education - Science Education
-Secondary Education - Social Science Education (History & Political Science)

College of Engineering
-Biomedical Engineering
-Chemical Engineering
-Civil Engineering
-Environmental Engineering
-Computer Engineering
-Electrical Engineering
-Industrial Engineering
-Engineering Management
-Systems Engineering
-Mechanical Engineering
-Materials Science & Engineering
-MS/PhD in Biomedical Engineering
-MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering
-MS/PhD in Civil Engineering
-MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering
-MS/PhD in Industrial Engineering
-MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering
-MS/PhD in Materials Science & Engineering
-MS in Sustainable Energy

College of Law

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health
-Pre-Pharmacy Program
-BS Pharmaceutical Sciences
-Public Health
-PhD of Pharmacy

College of Science and Technology -BS of Science in Actuarial Sciences
-BS of Science in applied Physics
-BS of Science in Biochemistry
-BS of Science in Biology
-BS of Science in Chemistry
-BS of Science in Chemistry (Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry)
-BS of Science in Computer Information Systems
-BS of Science in Computer Science
-BS of Science in Information Technology
-BS of Science in Mathematical Sciences
-BS of Science in Physics
-BS of Science in Traditional/Pure Mathematics
-BS Biology, Molecular & Cellular Biology Concentration
-BS Biology, Pre Medicine / Pre Dentistry

College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities -Army ROTC
-BS African-American Studies
-BA Criminal Justice
-BA English
-BA / BS Fine Arts
-BA / BS History
-BA / BS Interdisciplinary Studies
-BA / BS Music
-BA / BS Philosophy & Religion
-BA / BS Political Science
-BA / BS Psychology
-BA / BS Social Work
-BA / BS Sociology
-BA / BS Theatre

School of Allied Health Sciences -BS in CardioPulmonary Science
-BS in Health Care Management
-BS in Health Informatics & Information Management
-BS in Health Science General
-BS in Health Science, Pre Occupational Therapy
-BS in Health Science, Pre-Physical Therapy

School of Architecture and Engineering Technology -BS in Construction Engineering Technology
-BS in Electronic Engineering Technology
-BS in Science in Architectural Studies
-BS of Architecture
-MS of Science in Architecture: Facility Management
-MS of Architecture

School of Business and Industry -Leadership Development
-BS of Science
-BS of Supply Chain Management
-BS/MS Facilities Management
-MBA (One Year/ Online/ Professional)

School of Journalism & Graphic Communication -BS Graphic Design
-BS Journalism
-BS Public Relations

School of Nursing -Pre-Nursing Program
-BS in Nursing
-RN-BSN in Nursing
-MS Adult Gerontology
-MS Women's Health

School of Environment -BA in Environmental Studies
-BS in Environmental Sciences
-BS in Environmental Studies
-MS in Environmental Sciences
-PhD of Philosophy

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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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