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.
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
Tuition (no scholarship)
$5,785 / $17,725
Conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.