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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Each year, we admit a cohort of students whose academic records demonstrate readiness for college-level work. Rather than posting minimum requirements for GPA and Test Scores, we share the admitted student profile of our Fall 2025 entering class so you can gauge where you fit among your peers.

Weighted Core GPA	SAT	ACT	CLT
3.69 – 4.24	1080 – 1230	22 - 27	61-73

 

 This represents the middle 50% for our Fall 2025 admitted student profile. These ranges are not strict minimums—rather, they illustrate the academic profile of our most competitive applicants.

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

Note: Florida A&M is not Test Optional and standardized SAT/ACT/CLT scores are required.

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

 

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	Decision Release Dates
Early Action	December 12
Regular Decision	March 12
Rolling Admission	Beginning in April

 

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While the standard entry point is the fall semester in late August, Florida residents may receive admission 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. If you receive a Summer B start offer, that will become your required entry term.

Please note that Summer B enrollment is limited to Florida residents only.

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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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 Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)

• Students may submit a STAR to self-report high school coursework and grades.
• This is the most preferred and streamlined way to ensure timely delivery to FAMU.
• Click here to create your STAR.
• Note: Final high school transcripts must be submitted officially and cannot be self-reported.

Electronic Submission Platforms

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

Mailed Transcripts

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

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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