Alabama A & M University
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
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 13.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs at Alabama A & M
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Alabama A & M vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Alabama A & M selected for federal comparison reporting.
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.
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SubjectAlabama A & M University | 24% | — | 7,295 | $14,559 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Adelphi University | 67% | 65.9% | 7,603 | $28,348 | Doctoral/Professional |
Alabama State University | 30% | 97.6% | 4,081 | $13,889 | Doctoral/Professional |
Auburn University at Montgomery | 33% | 91.6% | 5,217 | $14,596 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Biola University | 68% | 74.3% | 5,434 | $28,101 | Doctoral/Professional |
Bowie State University | 38% | 72.4% | 6,353 | $19,335 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Dartmouth College | 96% | 5.4% | 6,938 | $28,619 | R1 Research |
Duquesne University | 77% | 83.6% | 8,234 | $34,978 | R2 Research |
Fayetteville State University | 38% | 82.1% | 7,107 | $7,360 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Illinois Institute of Technology | 75% | 54.9% | 8,834 | $19,353 | R2 Research |
Jackson State University | 51% | 93.1% | 6,326 | $20,191 | R2 Research |
Jacksonville State University | 55% | 77.7% | 9,955 | $14,850 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Michigan Technological University | 68% | 92.4% | 7,403 | $15,729 | R2 Research |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | 64% | 72.5% | 7,154 | $13,773 | R2 Research |
Morgan State University | 41% | 82.2% | 10,739 | $15,015 | R2 Research |
National Louis University | 30% | 95.1% | 8,915 | $16,157 | Doctoral/Professional |
New Jersey Institute of Technology | 73% | 65.1% | 13,247 | $16,496 | R1 Research |
Norfolk State University | 39% | 87.8% | 6,053 | $12,973 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
North Carolina Central University | 42% | 87.0% | 8,579 | $15,028 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Pepperdine University | 83% | 62.9% | 8,976 | $45,409 | Doctoral/Professional |
Prairie View A & M University | 43% | 79.3% | 9,922 | $14,041 | R2 Research |
Seton Hall University | 69% | 73.3% | 9,571 | $28,921 | R2 Research |
South Carolina State University | 37% | 82.6% | 3,242 | $18,268 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Southern University and A & M College | 27% | 35.1% | 8,279 | $19,740 | R2 Research |
Tennessee State University | 35% | 70.1% | 6,310 | $10,026 | R2 Research |
Texas Christian University | 85% | 44.5% | 12,938 | $33,531 | R2 Research |
Texas Southern University | 22% | 96.9% | 8,704 | $19,734 | R2 Research |
Texas Woman's University | 49% | 96.1% | 15,361 | $10,948 | Doctoral/Professional |
The New School | 69% | 63.5% | 9,068 | $55,359 | R2 Research |
University of Alabama in Huntsville | 64% | 68.6% | 8,564 | $19,880 | R1 Research |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | 39% | 64.7% | 6,893 | $9,634 | R2 Research |
University of Hartford | 57% | 95.7% | 6,015 | $29,558 | Doctoral/Professional |
University of La Verne | 63% | 71.2% | 5,021 | $26,925 | Doctoral/Professional |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | — | — | 6,636 | — | — |
University of North Alabama | 55% | 87.3% | 10,204 | $11,024 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of San Diego | 84% | 52.4% | 9,714 | $31,265 | R2 Research |
University of San Francisco | 70% | 61.7% | 8,913 | $39,495 | Doctoral/Professional |
University of South Alabama | 52% | 71.0% | 14,003 | $15,142 | R2 Research |
University of South Dakota | 60% | 98.8% | 10,619 | $19,155 | R2 Research |
University of the District of Columbia | 44% | — | 4,202 | $14,693 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
University of the Pacific | 68% | 71.3% | 6,944 | $25,926 | Doctoral/Professional |
Wake Forest University | 89% | 21.7% | 9,322 | $28,746 | R2 Research |
Walden University | 0% | — | 49,441 | — | Doctoral/Professional |
William & Mary | 89% | 34.1% | 9,818 | $22,529 | R2 Research |
Wilmington University | 22% | — | 13,746 | $15,355 | Doctoral/Professional |
| Peer group median | 55% | 72.9% | 8,564 | $19,155 |
Alabama A & M Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
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.
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
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