Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Huntsville, Alabama. Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded in 1875 and now enrolls around 5,814 students a year, including 4,940 undergrads. Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University provides on-campus housing for up to 2,683 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University for Fall 2022 is June 15.

2021 Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	51%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	14%
In-State Tuition	$8,610
Out-of-State	$17,220
Percent of Need Met	72%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$11,417

Is Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Acceptance Rate 2020

It is slightly difficult to get into Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. Around 51% of applicants get into Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University each year. Last year, 5,363 students applied to Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University and 2,725 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 75% of students who start at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University return for their second year of college. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 45% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University's endowment was valued at $29.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University spends about $3,630 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University meets 72% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University full-time are awarded $11,417 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $38,819 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. Based on this information, how does Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University a good school for you?

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Where is Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University?

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is located in the suburban setting of Huntsville, Alabama.

If you want to see Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to Huntsville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Huntsville International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University and Huntsville are like without leaving home.

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