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Study at Alabama A & M University

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, also referred to as Alabama A&M University or AAMU, is a public, land-grant, historically black university located in Normal, Madison County, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1875 as Alabama A&M. In 1896, the name was changed to The State Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes. In 1949, this name was changed to Alabama A&M College. Finally, in 1969, it was granted university status, and the name was changed to Alabama A&M University. The University campus stretches over more than 800 acres of suburban land. It grants admission to more than 5,000 students annually.

The men's and women's sports teams of the university are called the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs respectively. The official mascot of AAMU is the Bulldog. Students participate in basketball, football, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field, bowling, volleyball and softball. The University also has men's and women's swimming clubs.

Profile of Alabama A & M University

Alabama A & M can be found in Normal, AL (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Alabama A & M.

Course Topics

The most common majors at the school are in science, agricultural science and management, and family and social work.

Alabama A & M Selectivity

Alabama A & M does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 68% of potential students in 2007.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Alabama A & M works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, 5,706 students were enrolled in the school. Alabama A & M has a large minority student population.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Alabama A & M offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Southwestern Athletic Conference and University Athletic Association competitions.

Alabama A & M Tuition and Affordability

Bargain hunters might want to look at Alabama A & M, which charges less than many schools of its type.

 

Alabama A & M Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Education and Teaching182secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, education of speech impaired, education, early childhood education, educational administration, ...
Business and Management151business management, marketing, accounting, finance
Family and Social Work113social work, family and consumer science
Science68biology, physics, chemistry, physics courses
Engineering55mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering
Therapy and Counseling52psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, psychology courses
Liberal Arts45sociology, political science, English, economics
Computer Science and Engineering41computer and info science
Agricultural Science and Management34food science, agricultural operations, various agricutural courses, agricultural economics, agriculture
Engineering Technician30industrial tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, civil engineering tech
Media26radio and TV tech
Architecture and Planning18urban planning
Landscaping and Horticulture11various plant science courses
Medical Support and Technology10speech pathology
Art Studies8art studies
Mathematics7mathematics
Conservation and Resource Management5forestry courses
Animal Science and Care3animal science

Contact: Alabama A & M

Alabama A & M University
4900 Meridian St
Normal, AL 35762
General Phone: (256) 372-5000
http://www.aamu.edu/

 

 
 

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