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Florida A&M University

Florida A&M University (FAMU) is a public historically Black land‑grant university in Tallahassee, Florida, known for strong programs in business, criminal justice, biology, health services, nursing, psychology, political science, and the liberal arts plus a vibrant campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about FAMU’s deep HBCU traditions, strong Black‑student community, big‑school energy, homecoming week, and many clubs and Greek‑life organizations.

State

Florida

Student Population

14,000

Acceptance Rate

21–22%

GPA Range

3.3–3.7

SAT Range

980–1200

Common Majors

business administration, criminal justice and safety studies, health service

“Current students like FAMU’s rich HBCU spirit, strong homecoming and Pep‑Rally energy, and many clubs and Greek‑life chances to connect, but past students often mention that the campus can feel crowded, some classes are heavily packed, and the competitive admissions and workload take time to get used to once you’re actually in the middle of the semester.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$5,785 / $17,725

Conference

Southwestern Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75.2

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

Rattlers men won team title at Arcis-HBCU Golf Championship on The Players Course at Club at Weston Hills, topping 17 teams with steady scoring. Competitive showings at Jackson T. Stephens Cup on Conway Farms Golf Club and Sandestin Collegiate on Raven Course fueled birdie runs amid Florida coastal winds.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mike Rice

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

preston.rice@famu.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

Mike Rice serves as head men's golf coach at Florida A&M, leading the Rattlers to their first SWAC Championship in 2025 at Robert Trent Jones–Oxmoor Valley. A FAMU Sports Hall of Famer returning in 2022, he previously assisted and coached at Prairie View A&M, developing talents like Sascha Robinson (medalist) for NCAA and pro pathways from Tallahassee.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A

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