Alabama A & M University Admission
Acceptance Rate
57.95%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.51%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,968
SAT Scores
910
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 23,406 students have applied and 13,564 students have allowed to admit to Alabama A & M University (Acceptance rate: 57.95%). AAMU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.51 % where 1,968 students have finally enrolled out of 13,564 admitted students.
AAMU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Auburn University at Montgomery and Faulkner University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.06%).
AAMU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 24.27%).
How to Apply to Alabama A & M University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply AAMU.
| Admission | https://www.aamu.edu/admissions-aid/index.html |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.aamu.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply-today.html |
| Financial Aid | https://www.aamu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.aamu.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.aamu.edu/administrativeoffices/VADS/Pages/Disability-Services.aspx |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at AAMU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Alabama A & M University is 910 and the average ACT score is 17. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Alabama A & M University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,065). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | 910 | 17 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,065 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama | 1,100 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Alabama A & M University, 537 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 910 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 470 | 530 |
| Mathematics | 390 | 440 | 510 |
| Total | 810 | 910 | 1,040 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Alabama A & M University, 1,317 students submitted ACT scores (67% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 17 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Alabama. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 14 | 17 | 19 |
| English | 13 | 16 | 19 |
| Mathematics | 14 | 16 | 17 |
AAMU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Alabama A & M University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |