Courtesy of Florida A&M University communications
Florida A&M University (FAMU) rose 10 places to reach No. 81 among the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Top Public Universities. In the latest rankings, FAMU remained the highest-rated public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) for the sixth consecutive year and third among all private and public HBCUs.
FAMU also moved up to No. 20, on the Social Mobility Index of the U.S. News & World Report, an indication of the ability of Florida’s only public HBCU to change the economic trajectory of graduates and their families for generations to come. FAMU is ranked #87 for best value among national universities, a reflection of the institution’s relative low-cost tuition and the success of its graduates.
“These U.S. News & World Report rankings are a reflection of the tireless efforts of our students, faculty, and staff in establishing FAMU as a world-class institution,” said Interim President Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D., who thanked the FAMU Board of Trustees, the Florida Board of Governors and the state Legislature for their unstinting support. “FAMU is moving in the right direction. We have more work to do, but we are inspired to overcome the challenges ahead.”