About FAMU
Founded October 3, 1887, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, historically Black university located in Tallahassee, Florida. What distinguishes FAMU from other universities is its legacy of providing access to a high-quality, affordable education with programs and services that guide students toward successfully achieving their dreams. FAMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
In addition to the main Tallahassee campus, FAMU has several satellite campuses across Florida. These include the College of Law in Orlando and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, which has sites in Crestview, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami.
What distinguishes Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University from other universities is its legacy of providing access to a high-quality, affordable education to many students who otherwise may never have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of getting a college degree. The CollegeNet and Pay Scale Social Mobility Index (SMI) recognizes FAMU for its commitment to providing pathways for social and economic mobility. SMI ranks FAMU as one of the top colleges and universities in the nation for fostering social and economic opportunity.
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What distinguishes Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University from other universities is its legacy of providing access to a high-quality, affordable education to many students who otherwise may never have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of getting a college degree. The CollegeNet and Pay Scale Social Mobility Index (SMI) recognizes FAMU for its commitment to providing pathways for social and economic mobility. SMI ranks FAMU as one of the top colleges and universities in the nation for fostering social and economic opportunity.
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MISSION
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is an 1890 land-grant institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, resolution of complex issues and the empowerment of citizens and communities. The University provides a student-centered environment consistent with its core values. The faculty is committed to educating students at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional levels, preparing graduates to apply their knowledge, critical thinking skills and creativity in their service to society.
FAMU’s distinction as a doctoral/research institution will continue to provide mechanisms to address emerging issues through local and global partnerships. Expanding upon the University’s land-grant status, it will enhance the lives of constituents through innovative research, engaging cooperative extension, and public service. While the University continues its historic mission of educating African Americans, FAMU embraces persons of all races, ethnic origins and nationalities as life-long members of the University community.
FAMU’s distinction as a doctoral/research institution will continue to provide mechanisms to address emerging issues through local and global partnerships. Expanding upon the University’s land-grant status, it will enhance the lives of constituents through innovative research, engaging cooperative extension, and public service. While the University continues its historic mission of educating African Americans, FAMU embraces persons of all races, ethnic origins and nationalities as life-long members of the University community.
Excellence with Caring
- Consistently ranked one of the Top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Named No. 1 and No. 2 Top Producer of African-American Bachelor’s and Doctoral Degrees in the Nation in 2017
- No. 1 historically black university in the nation for research and development expenditures (National Science Foundation) and recognized by the prestigious Carnegie Classification System as an R-2 research university.
- Helped develop leaders in their field such as:
- Education: Dr. Fredrick Humphries, Dr. James Ammons; Dr. Fred Gainous; Dr. Castell Bryant
- Business: John Thompson, Raymond Brown; Arthur Collins
- Athletics: Bob Hayes, Pam Oliver, Althea Gibson, Quinn Gray, Nate Newton, Marquis Grissom
- Politics: Andrew Gillum, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Corrine Brown, Al Lawson, Alcee Hastings
- Movies & Films: Will Packer, Anika Noni Rose, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Rob Hardy, Roy Wood, Jr.
- Music: Nat Adderly, Julian "Cannonball" Adderly, K. Michelle, Common; Rico Love, Smitty
- Law: Wilkie D. Ferguson, Joseph Woodrow Hatchett, Jesse J. McCrary, Jr.
- Medicine: Dr. LaSalle Leffall, Jr.
- Several awards including Princeton Review College of the Year