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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 and field, bowling, volleyball and softball. The University also has men's and women's swimming clubs.

Profile of Alabama A and M University

Alabama A and 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 and M.

Course Topics

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

Alabama A and M Selectivity

Alabama A and 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 and M works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Enrollment

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

Student Life

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

Alabama A and M Tuition and Affordability

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

Alabama A and M Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Education and Teaching	182	secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, education of speech impaired, education, early childhood education, educational administration, ...
Business and Management	151	business management, marketing, accounting, finance
Family and Social Work	113	social work, family and consumer science
Science	68	biology, physics, chemistry, physics courses
Engineering	55	mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering
Therapy and Counseling	52	psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, psychology courses
Liberal Arts	45	sociology, political science, English, economics
Computer Science and Engineering	41	computer and info science
Agricultural Science and Management	34	food science, agricultural operations, various agricutural courses, agricultural economics, agriculture
Engineering Technician	30	industrial tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, civil engineering tech
Media	26	radio and TV tech
Architecture and Planning	18	urban planning
Landscaping and Horticulture	11	various plant science courses
Medical Support and Technology	10	speech pathology
Art Studies	8	art studies
Mathematics	7	mathematics
Conservation and Resource Management	5	forestry courses
Animal Science and Care	3	animal science

Contact: Alabama A and M

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