Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsPublicHBCULand-grant
Alabama A & M University
6-yr Graduation
24%
-31.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Total enrollment
7,295
peer median 8,564
Avg net price
$14,559
-$4.6k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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About
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public historically black land-grant university in Normal, Alabama, United States, a part of Huntsville. Founded in 1875 as a state-run "normal school", it took its present name in 1969. AAMU is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Historic District, also known as Normal Hill College Historic District, has 28 buildings and four structures listed in the United States National Register of Historic Places. Alabama A&M's athletic teams, known as the Bulldogs, compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
23,406
23,406 candidates competed
Admitted
13,564
58.0% acceptance rate
Enrolled
1,968
14.5% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
24%-31.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Overall completion
24%-31.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
12%
4-year graduation
12%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
24%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
24%
Full-time retention
70%
Full-time retention
70%
Pell equity
13.0pp gap
Pell recipients
23%
Non-Pell
36%
Non-Pell students graduate at a 13.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 75 Title IV programs, 21 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 54 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
75
Passing
21
28.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
75programs
- Passing21 · 28.0%
- No Data54 · 72.0%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
1
Watch
2
Safe
18
No data
54
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
$42,494
$41,236
Same-State, Same-Field BA Median
+3.1%
+$1,258
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
+3.1%
$42,494 vs $41,236
Biology General
Master's Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
$54,216
$46,411
Same-State, Same-Field BA Median
+16.8%
+$7,805
Biology General
Master's Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
+16.8%
$54,216 vs $46,411
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$59,981
$51,030
Same-State BA Median
+17.5%
+$8,951
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+17.5%
$59,981 vs $51,030
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
$48,983
$36,711
National Same-Field BA Median
+33.4%
+$12,272
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
+33.4%
$48,983 vs $36,711
Business Administration Management and Operations
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$68,819
$51,030
Same-State BA Median
+34.9%
+$17,789
Business Administration Management and Operations
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+34.9%
$68,819 vs $51,030
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
$60,412
$44,780
National Same-Field BA Median
+34.9%
+$15,632
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
+34.9%
$60,412 vs $44,780
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
$42,127
$30,927
Same-State HS Median
+36.2%
+$11,200
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
+36.2%
$42,127 vs $30,927
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Bachelor Degree · Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
$42,272
$30,927
Same-State HS Median
+36.7%
+$11,345
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Bachelor Degree · Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
+36.7%
$42,272 vs $30,927
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Program
EP gap
Status
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
+3.1%
+$1,258
Just passing
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
$67,877
$48,983
139%
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology
Master's Degree · Psychology
$67,877 debt · $48,983 earn
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
$49,731
$42,494
117%
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's Degree · Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
$49,731 debt · $42,494 earn
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
$65,415
$60,412
108%
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Master's Degree · Education
$65,415 debt · $60,412 earn
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Bachelor Degree · Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
$40,500
$42,272
96%
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Bachelor Degree · Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
$40,500 debt · $42,272 earn
Biology General
Master's Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
$51,019
$54,216
94%
Biology General
Master's Degree · Biological And Biomedical Sciences
$51,019 debt · $54,216 earn
Social Work
Master's Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
$45,878
$51,295
89%
Social Work
Master's Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
$45,878 debt · $51,295 earn
Social Work
Bachelor Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
$37,625
$47,121
80%
Social Work
Bachelor Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
$37,625 debt · $47,121 earn
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor Degree · Security And Protective Services
$37,850
$48,912
77%
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor Degree · Security And Protective Services
$37,850 debt · $48,912 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Accredited since 1963Next review Jun 2030
Programmatic accreditations · 3
Action history · 14
- Dec 2025Heightened Monitoring or Focused ReviewSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Jul 2025Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Dec 2024Renewal of AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Mar 2024Grant Substantive Change: ProgramSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Jul 2023Renewal of AccreditationAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics · Didactic Program in Dietetics
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$14,559
-$4,596vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $19,155
Federal loans
58.6%
In-state tuition
$10,024
Out-of-state
$18,634
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 4,184 students received $26.2M in Pell grants, alongside $54.6M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
4,184
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$26.2M
$26,228,192 total
Direct Loans
$54.6M
8,369 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
4k’20
3k’21
3k’22
4k’23
4k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$12.3M
3,223 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$11.6M
3,166 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$8.7M
548 loan awards
Parent PLUS$20.1M
1,263 loan awards
Grad PLUS$1.9M
169 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 1,884 borrowers who entered repayment, 86 (4.5%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
4.5%
+2.2pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
1,884
Defaulted
86
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
18.2%+8.9
2017
17.6%+8.4
2018
12.1%+5.1
2019
4.5%+2.2
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Alabama A & M
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs49
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
650 total completions
01Business
13721.1%
01Business
13721.1%
02Engineering
9714.9%
02Engineering
9714.9%
03Biological Sciences
9314.3%
03Biological Sciences
9314.3%
04Public Admin
7812.0%
04Public Admin
7812.0%
05Agriculture
497.5%
05Agriculture
497.5%
06Psychology
467.1%
06Psychology
467.1%
07Liberal Arts
396.0%
07Liberal Arts
396.0%
08Security/Protective
385.8%
08Security/Protective
385.8%
09Education
375.7%
09Education
375.7%
10Computer Sciences
365.5%
10Computer Sciences
365.5%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
7,295
12-mo unduplicated
7,120
Undergraduate
6,197
Graduate
923
Gender split
Men
41%2,919
Women
59%4,201
Race / ethnicity composition
Black
90.4%
Unknown
2.1%
Non-resident
2.0%
Two or more
1.8%
White
1.8%
Hispanic
1.5%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
408
252 M · 156 W
Women athletes
38.2%
Athletic aid
$3.7M
Total student aid
Budget
$12.6M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$2.6M
$1.1M
Recruiting expense
$63K
$51K
Head-coach salaries
$90K
$58K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 10
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
69
74
$380,867
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
69 M · 74 W
Football
135
—
$4,210,963
Football
135 M · —
Baseball
45
—
$641,666
Baseball
45 M · —
Soccer
—
39
$515,122
Soccer
— · 39 W
Basketball
22
16
$2,349,603
Basketball
22 M · 16 W
Softball
—
26
$477,903
Softball
— · 26 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
5.49
33 offenses · 6,007 students
3-year trend
2.012 yrs ago3.521 yr ago5.49Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
66
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
52
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
5
Criminal offenses by type
Burglary
25
Rape
6
Fondling
1
Aggravated assault
1
By location
33total
- On campus33
Includes 30 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
15
Domestic violence
4
Dating violence
0
Stalking
19 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons514
Drugs745
Liquor12
Residence-hall fires
- Morris Hall1 fireMachinery/IndustrialDamage $0-$99
- Stephens Hall1 fireMachinery/IndustrialDamage $0-$99
- Knight Complex1 fireCookingDamage $0-$99
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
19.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
271
Alabama A & M vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Alabama A & M selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectAlabama A & M University | 24% | — | 7,295 | $14,559 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| 67% | 65.9% | 7,603 | $28,348 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 30% | 97.6% | 4,081 | $13,889 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 33% | 91.6% | 5,217 | $14,596 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 68% | 74.3% | 5,434 | $28,101 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 38% | 72.4% | 6,353 | $19,335 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 96% | 5.4% | 6,938 | $28,619 | R1 Research | |
| 77% | 83.6% | 8,234 | $34,978 | R2 Research | |
| 38% | 82.1% | 7,107 | $7,360 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | |
| 75% | 54.9% | 8,834 | $19,353 | R2 Research | |
| 51% | 93.1% | 6,326 | $20,191 | R2 Research | |
| 55% | 77.7% | 9,955 | $14,850 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 68% | 92.4% | 7,403 | $15,729 | R2 Research | |
| 64% | 72.5% | 7,154 | $13,773 | R2 Research | |
| 41% | 82.2% | 10,739 | $15,015 | R2 Research | |
| 30% | 95.1% | 8,915 | $16,157 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 73% | 65.1% | 13,247 | $16,496 | R1 Research | |
| 39% | 87.8% | 6,053 | $12,973 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | |
| 42% | 87.0% | 8,579 | $15,028 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 83% | 62.9% | 8,976 | $45,409 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 43% | 79.3% | 9,922 | $14,041 | R2 Research | |
| 69% | 73.3% | 9,571 | $28,921 | R2 Research | |
| 37% | 82.6% | 3,242 | $18,268 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | |
| 27% | 35.1% | 8,279 | $19,740 | R2 Research | |
| 35% | 70.1% | 6,310 | $10,026 | R2 Research | |
| 85% | 44.5% | 12,938 | $33,531 | R2 Research | |
| 22% | 96.9% | 8,704 | $19,734 | R2 Research | |
| 49% | 96.1% | 15,361 | $10,948 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 69% | 63.5% | 9,068 | $55,359 | R2 Research | |
| 64% | 68.6% | 8,564 | $19,880 | R1 Research | |
| 39% | 64.7% | 6,893 | $9,634 | R2 Research | |
| 57% | 95.7% | 6,015 | $29,558 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 63% | 71.2% | 5,021 | $26,925 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| — | — | 6,636 | — | — | |
| 55% | 87.3% | 10,204 | $11,024 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | |
| 84% | 52.4% | 9,714 | $31,265 | R2 Research | |
| 70% | 61.7% | 8,913 | $39,495 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 52% | 71.0% | 14,003 | $15,142 | R2 Research | |
| 60% | 98.8% | 10,619 | $19,155 | R2 Research | |
| 44% | — | 4,202 | $14,693 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | |
| 68% | 71.3% | 6,944 | $25,926 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 89% | 21.7% | 9,322 | $28,746 | R2 Research | |
| 0% | — | 49,441 | — | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 89% | 34.1% | 9,818 | $22,529 | R2 Research | |
| 22% | — | 13,746 | $15,355 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| Peer group median | 55% | 72.9% | 8,564 | $19,155 |
Institutions like Alabama A & M
Explore the federal data for institutions in Alabama A & M's comparison group.
- Doctoral/ProfessionalNew York
Adelphi University
Grad rate67%Admit rate65.9%Enrollment7,603Net price$28,348View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalAlabama
Alabama State University
Grad rate30%Admit rate97.6%Enrollment4,081Net price$13,889View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsAlabama
Auburn University at Montgomery
Grad rate33%Admit rate91.6%Enrollment5,217Net price$14,596View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalCalifornia
Biola University
Grad rate68%Admit rate74.3%Enrollment5,434Net price$28,101View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMaryland
Bowie State University
Grad rate38%Admit rate72.4%Enrollment6,353Net price$19,335View data - R1 ResearchNew Hampshire
Dartmouth College
Grad rate96%Admit rate5.4%Enrollment6,938Net price$28,619View data - R2 ResearchPennsylvania
Duquesne University
Grad rate77%Admit rate83.6%Enrollment8,234Net price$34,978View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium ProgramsNorth Carolina
Fayetteville State University
Grad rate38%Admit rate82.1%Enrollment7,107Net price$7,360View data - R2 ResearchIllinois
Illinois Institute of Technology
Grad rate75%Admit rate54.9%Enrollment8,834Net price$19,353View data - R2 ResearchMississippi
Jackson State University
Grad rate51%Admit rate93.1%Enrollment6,326Net price$20,191View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsAlabama
Jacksonville State University
Grad rate55%Admit rate77.7%Enrollment9,955Net price$14,850View data - R2 ResearchMichigan
Michigan Technological University
Grad rate68%Admit rate92.4%Enrollment7,403Net price$15,729View data - R2 ResearchMissouri
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Grad rate64%Admit rate72.5%Enrollment7,154Net price$13,773View data - R2 ResearchMaryland
Morgan State University
Grad rate41%Admit rate82.2%Enrollment10,739Net price$15,015View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalIllinois
National Louis University
Grad rate30%Admit rate95.1%Enrollment8,915Net price$16,157View data - R1 ResearchNew Jersey
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Grad rate73%Admit rate65.1%Enrollment13,247Net price$16,496View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium ProgramsVirginia
Norfolk State University
Grad rate39%Admit rate87.8%Enrollment6,053Net price$12,973View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsNorth Carolina
North Carolina Central University
Grad rate42%Admit rate87.0%Enrollment8,579Net price$15,028View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalCalifornia
Pepperdine University
Grad rate83%Admit rate62.9%Enrollment8,976Net price$45,409View data - R2 ResearchTexas
Prairie View A & M University
Grad rate43%Admit rate79.3%Enrollment9,922Net price$14,041View data - R2 ResearchNew Jersey
Seton Hall University
Grad rate69%Admit rate73.3%Enrollment9,571Net price$28,921View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsSouth Carolina
South Carolina State University
Grad rate37%Admit rate82.6%Enrollment3,242Net price$18,268View data - R2 ResearchLouisiana
Southern University and A & M College
Grad rate27%Admit rate35.1%Enrollment8,279Net price$19,740View data - R2 ResearchTennessee
Tennessee State University
Grad rate35%Admit rate70.1%Enrollment6,310Net price$10,026View data - R2 ResearchTexas
Texas Christian University
Grad rate85%Admit rate44.5%Enrollment12,938Net price$33,531View data - R2 ResearchTexas
Texas Southern University
Grad rate22%Admit rate96.9%Enrollment8,704Net price$19,734View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalTexas
Texas Woman's University
Grad rate49%Admit rate96.1%Enrollment15,361Net price$10,948View data - R2 ResearchNew York
The New School
Grad rate69%Admit rate63.5%Enrollment9,068Net price$55,359View data - R1 ResearchAlabama
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Grad rate64%Admit rate68.6%Enrollment8,564Net price$19,880View data - R2 ResearchAlaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Grad rate39%Admit rate64.7%Enrollment6,893Net price$9,634View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalConnecticut
University of Hartford
Grad rate57%Admit rate95.7%Enrollment6,015Net price$29,558View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalCalifornia
University of La Verne
Grad rate63%Admit rate71.2%Enrollment5,021Net price$26,925View data - Maryland
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment6,636Net price—View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsAlabama
University of North Alabama
Grad rate55%Admit rate87.3%Enrollment10,204Net price$11,024View data - R2 ResearchCalifornia
University of San Diego
Grad rate84%Admit rate52.4%Enrollment9,714Net price$31,265View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalCalifornia
University of San Francisco
Grad rate70%Admit rate61.7%Enrollment8,913Net price$39,495View data - R2 ResearchAlabama
University of South Alabama
Grad rate52%Admit rate71.0%Enrollment14,003Net price$15,142View data - R2 ResearchSouth Dakota
University of South Dakota
Grad rate60%Admit rate98.8%Enrollment10,619Net price$19,155View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium ProgramsDistrict of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia
Grad rate44%Admit rate—Enrollment4,202Net price$14,693View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalCalifornia
University of the Pacific
Grad rate68%Admit rate71.3%Enrollment6,944Net price$25,926View data - R2 ResearchNorth Carolina
Wake Forest University
Grad rate89%Admit rate21.7%Enrollment9,322Net price$28,746View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalMinnesota
Walden University
Grad rate0%Admit rate—Enrollment49,441Net price—View data - R2 ResearchVirginia
William & Mary
Grad rate89%Admit rate34.1%Enrollment9,818Net price$22,529View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalDelaware
Wilmington University
Grad rate22%Admit rate—Enrollment13,746Net price$15,355View data
Alabama A & M Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Institutional Research
Reports to Institutional Planning, Research, and Effectiveness
Phone
256-372-8173
Address
Patton Hall, Room 306, Alabama A&M University, 4900 Meridian Street N, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-7500
The Institutional Research office at Alabama A&M University is part of the division of Institutional Planning, Research, and Effectiveness. The page provides contact information including a phone number and email, along with reference to student achievement goals and enrollment data.
Visit IR office pageResearch funding
External research funding from NSF, NIH, HERD, and federal spending sources.
NSF awards
$222,539
USA Spending
$137,136,088
All sources
$137,358,627
Reports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionBANNER DATA STANDARDS MANUALThe Banner Data Standards Manual at Alabama A&M University outlines data standards for handling university data within the Banner ERP System. The manual covers data confidentiality, stewardship, access, and input processes to ensure data integrity, consistency, and security. The Data Standards Committee and designated Data Stewards play key roles in maintaining these standards. Users must follow specific protocols when accessing or modifying records, ensuring confidentiality per federal acts like FERPA and HIPAA. This document delineates responsibilities and procedures for managing data, striving for accurate university records and facilitating the integrated use of the Banner system across institutional departments.aamu.edu
- Data dictionaryBanner Data Standards Manual2008The Data Standards Manual, approved by the Banner Data Standards Committee, establishes guidelines for the stewardship and integrity of Alabama A&M University's data within the Banner database. Initially published in 2008 and revised in 2010, it covers topics such as data confidentiality, access, maintenance, and use across various university departments. The manual aims to ensure the accuracy, security, and proper access to data while complying with federal regulations like FERPA and HIPAA. It includes comprehensive standards for handling 'Person' and 'Non-Person' data, addressing everything from name, address, and phone number formats to the procedures for modifying records. The manual supports the university's implementation of the SunGard Higher Education Banner ERP System, facilitating integrated administrative functions and information sharing across campus.aamu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossary of TermsThis glossary from Alabama A&M University's budget glossary document provides definitions for 28 terms relevant to university finance and budgeting processes. It includes terminology about budgeting cycles, direct and indirect costs, specific funds and their usage, organizational structures, and financial planning relevant to institutional operations.aamu.edu
- Strategic planAlabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 2015-2025 Strategic Plan2019The 2015-2025 Strategic Plan for Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) outlines a decade-long roadmap aimed at enhancing institutional excellence and adapting to dynamic changes in higher education. The plan emphasizes enhancing educational quality, promoting innovation, upgrading infrastructure, and diversifying financial resources. Crafted through comprehensive stakeholder consultations, the plan aims to ensure AAMU remains the institution of choice by focusing on student retention, STEM education, and preparing students for a global economy.aamu.edu
- Strategic planAlabama A&M University 2015-2025 Strategic Plan2015The Alabama A&M University 2015-2025 Strategic Plan aims to guide the institution through the next decade with a focus on enhancing academic excellence, distinctiveness, and competitiveness. This 10-year plan emphasizes creating a student-centered learning environment and expanding engagement with local and remote communities. The plan was developed with input from the AAMU community and aims to establish Alabama A&M as the institution of choice for prospective students and staff.aamu.edu
Frequently asked questions about Alabama A & M University
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Alabama A & M.
What is the graduation rate at Alabama A & M University?
Alabama A & M University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 24% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Alabama A & M University?
Alabama A & M University reports a total enrollment of 7,295 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Alabama A & M University?
The average net price at Alabama A & M University is $14,559 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Alabama A & M University?
Alabama A & M University's yield rate is 14.5%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Alabama A & M University located?
Alabama A & M University is located in Normal, Alabama 35762.
Who runs Institutional Research at Alabama A & M University?
Alabama A & M University's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research, which reports to Institutional Planning, Research, and Effectiveness.
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