Freshman

You are considered a freshman applicant if you are currently in your senior year of high school, a high school student who has taken dual-enrollment courses, or a high school student who will earn an A.A. degree from a Florida College System (FCS) institution, Florida State University System (SUS) institution, or any other college/university while still in high school. This category also includes high school graduates who have never attended college, individuals who have earned fewer than 12 transferable college credits after graduating from high school, and students seeking early admission after completing their junior year who wish to enroll full-time during what would traditionally be their senior year of high school.

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To be considered for admission to Florida A&M University, freshman applicants must have a minimum 3.33 recalculated core academic GPA on a 4.00 scale, as determined by FAMU Admissions. Applicants must also submit competitive standardized test scores from either the SAT, ACT, or CLT. FAMU Admissions does not prefer one exam over the other. We encourage you to take whichever exam suits you best. If you choose to take both exams, we will consider whichever score is most competitive for admission. You can view the tables below to better understand the benchmarks used in our review process.

 

Exam	English	Math	Reading	Verbal + Grammar	Quantitative	FAMU Code
SAT	530 (EBRW)	550 (Math)	–	–	–	5215
ACT	19	23	22	–	–	0726
CLT	–	–		43	20

 

Subject	Units	Notes
English	4	Must include substantial writing
Mathematics	4	Preferably Algebra I & above (e.g., Geometry, Pre-Calculus)
Natural Science	3	Preferably Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with at least 2 lab sciences
Social Science	3	–
Foreign Language	2	Must be sequential (e.g., Spanish I & II, French I & II)
Academic Electives	2	Preferably in core subject areas listed above

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	Application Deadline	Supporting Materials Deadline
Early Action	November 1	November 14
Regular Decision	February 1	February 14
Rolling Decision	May 1	May 1

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One important factor to consider when applying to FAMU is the term you select for entry. While the standard entry point is the fall semester in late August, Florida residents may choose to begin in Summer B, which starts in June. Summer B offers a smaller campus population and a more relaxed pace—making it an ideal transition period for students who may benefit from acclimating to college life in a quieter setting.

Please note that Summer B enrollment is limited to Florida residents only. All freshman applicants—regardless of term—are evaluated as part of a single applicant pool. This means there is no admission advantage or disadvantage to selecting summer or fall; all students are reviewed competitively as one class.

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Freshmen without Dual Enrollment

• Official High School Transcript
• Standardized Test Scores (ACT, SAT, CLT)

Freshmen with Dual Enrollment Credit

• Official High School Transcript
• Standardized Test Scores (ACT, SAT, CLT)
• Official College Transcript (from institution where courses were taken)

Freshmen on Track to Earn an A.A. Degree

• Official High School Transcript
• Standardized Test Scores (ACT, SAT, CLT)
• Official College Transcript (reflecting A.A. progress or completion)

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Common Application

• If you are applying through the Common App, we encourage you to work directly with your school counselor to submit your transcript electronically via the Common App platform.
• This is one of the most streamlined and reliable ways to ensure timely delivery to FAMU.

Electronic Submission Platforms

• FAMU accepts official electronic transcripts through the following trusted platforms:
  • SPEEDE/FASTER
  • Parchment
  • SCOIR
  • National Student Clearinghouse

Mailed Transcripts

• Transcripts can also be mailed in a sealed envelope directly from your school using a certified postal service or carrier.

Self-Reported Student Academic Record (SSAR)

• Students may submit a SSAR to self-report high school coursework and grades.
• Note: Final high school transcripts must be submitted officially and cannot be self-reported.

Please Note: Any transcript or GED transcript submitted by fax, copied, student copy, not signed, not in the school official sealed envelope, or emailed from an account other than the electronic schools statewide and/or countrywide systems indicated above is deemed unofficial and will cause a delay in your application being processed in a timely manner.

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If you are not initially admitted to FAMU, you may still join the Rattler family through our FAMU IGNITE Transfer Program, offered in partnership with several institutions in the Florida College System (FCS). This pathway guarantees general admission to FAMU upon completion of an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an FCS institution, in accordance with Florida Statute 1007.23. Click here to learn more.

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The first-year application fee is $30. FAMU accepts fee waivers from ACT, College Board, and NACAC. If you qualify for a waiver, you must submit the appropriate documentation as part of your Common App application.

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