C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Alabama A&M University Huntsville, AL Alabama A& University is known for its strong academic programs in teacher education. It is a land-grant institution, giving special, individual attention to students, meeting each student's individual needs by special tutoring for those who may not have high ACT scores or who need help in individual classes, or by a honors program for those who fit that category. Undergraduate courses are offered through the Schools of Agricultural and Environmental Science; Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; and Technology. The school is an historically black university established in 1875. Its 2,001-acre campus is located in northern Alabama. Web Site www.aamu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 4,940 Women 2,585 (52.3%) Men 2,355 (47.7%) Graduate Students 874 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 51% of 5,363 applicants were admitted No No June 15 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math 370-470 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 380-470 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 370-450 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 16-19 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,054 Out-of-state: $24,824 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,214 Out-of-state: $16,984 Room and Board $6,340 Average Percent of Need Met 74% Average Freshman Award $11,417 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $38,819
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 241 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 21% of classes 10-19 students: 20% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 25% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Huntsville Population 183,739 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities NCAA Division I 50% of women participate 50% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 0.9% First-Year Students Returning 75.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 37.2% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 45% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2% Asian 97.0% Black/African-American 0.3% Hispanic/Latino 2.1% White 0.4% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 2 Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only Scores Due in Admissions Office ACT Only Required SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 4900 Meridian Street City, State, Zip Huntsville, AL 35811 Phone (256) 372-5245 Fax (256) 372-5881 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@aamu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $10 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission June 15 Available Rolling No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation 1 recommended for all freshmen Other Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 51% of 5,363 applicants were admitted 52% of 3,092 applicants were admitted 49% of 2,271 applicants were admitted 1,332 (49%) of 2,725 admitted students enrolled 696 (43%) of 1,601 admitted students enrolled 636 (57%) of 1,124 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 370-470 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 1% Score of 500-600 16% Score of 400-500 45% Score of 300-400 34% Score of 200-300 3% SAT Critical Reading 380-470 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 1% Score of 500-600 12% Score of 400-500 51% Score of 300-400 36% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing 370-450 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 0% Score of 500-600 13% Score of 400-500 46% Score of 300-400 40% Score of 200-300 1% Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 16-19 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 4% Score of 18-23 43% Score of 12-17 53% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,054 Out-of-state: $24,824 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,214 Out-of-state: $16,984 Room and Board $6,340 Books and Supplies $1,500 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001002 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 74% Average Award $11,417 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,184 (98.8%) of freshmen 1,134 (95.8%) of applicants 1,106 (97.5%) of applicants with financial need 93 (8.4%) of aid recipients Received by 1,075 (97.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,415 Received by 951 (86.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,664 Received by 33 (3.0%) of aid recipients 47 (3.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,035 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 72% Average Award $10,708 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 3,784 (96.3%) of undergraduates 3,618 (92.1%) of applicants 3,544 (98.0%) of applicants with financial need 251 (7.1%) of aid recipients Received by 3,244 (91.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,581 Received by 3,199 (90.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,132 Received by 53 (1.5%) of aid recipients 100 (2.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,921
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 77% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $38,819 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Sallie Mae Smart Option Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, Health Fields, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Engineering/Technologies, Military Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Fields Art/Fine Arts, Music Music, Art/Fine Arts
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Agricultural Economics Animal Sciences, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Statistics Business/Commerce, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Civil Engineering Technology/Technician Civil Engineering, General Computer and Information Sciences, General Economics, General Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other Finance, General Food Science Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Music Teacher Education Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician Secondary Education and Teaching Social Work Sociology Special Education and Teaching, General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Biological/life sciences, Engineering Nursing Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Washington semester Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 241 Part-Time Faculty 7 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 21% of classes 10-19 students: 20% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 25% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes 2-9 students: 14% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,219,500 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus 1000 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Agricultural Sciences--General Agronomy and Soil Sciences Applied Physics Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Computer Science Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Elementary Education Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Family and Consumer Sciences-General Food Science and Technology Human Resources Management Marketing Materials Sciences Music Music Education Optical Sciences Physical Education Physics Plant Sciences Psychology--General School Psychology Secondary Education Social Work Special Education Urban and Regional Planning Vocational and Technical Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Agricultural Sciences--General Agronomy and Soil Sciences Applied Physics Family and Consumer Sciences-General Food Science and Technology Materials Sciences Optical Sciences Physics Plant Sciences
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Huntsville Population 183,739 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Large city Campus Map Nearest Airport 17 mile(s) from campus in Huntsville Campus Size Weather 2,001 acres Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 5 mile(s) from campus in Huntsville Temperature 35.8 average low in January, 89.4 average high in September Rain 108 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Women's dorms, men's dorms Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x Soccer x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, cross-country running, football, golf, soccer, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook 50% of women participate 50% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 4,940 Women 2,585 (52.3%) Men 2,355 (47.7%) Full-Time Undergraduates 4,592 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 0.9% Average Age 21 All Graduate Students 874 Yes 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2% Asian 97.0% Black/African-American 0.3% Hispanic/Latino 2.1% White 0.4% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 75.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 37.2% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 78.9% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 100.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 45% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016