Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU): what international applicants need

What are Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)'s application deadlines for 2026–27?

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)'s acceptance rate?

20.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) admitted 4,678 of its 22,756 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Yes. Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for 2026–27.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 510–570 in Math and 520–610 in Reading and Writing (83% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–24.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)'s application fee for international students?

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)'s application fee is $30 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) accept?

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) require?

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) require the Common App personal essay?

No. Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) have?

13 of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)'s 7,890 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) cost for international students?

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $17,725 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $5,785). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,328. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $36,985 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) gave institutional scholarships or grants to 7 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source