Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering

What Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering does

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a jointly governed academic institution founded in 1982 as the only shared college of engineering in the United States, formed between Florida A&M University (a public Historically Black College and University) and Florida State University (a public R-1 research university). The college delivers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. programs across six departments — Chemical & Biomedical, Civil & Environmental, Electrical & Computer, Industrial & Manufacturing, Mechanical & Aerospace, and Materials Science & Engineering — enrolling 3,700+ students and supported by 144 full-time faculty. It maintains 20 research centers and laboratories, including exclusive academic affiliation with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI), the Center for Intelligent Systems, Control and Robotics (CISCOR), the Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP), and FSU InSPIRE.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: tuition and fees remitted to each parent university, federal and state research grants (NSF, DOE/NNSA, NASA, DoD), private donations and endowments via the FAMU and FSU Foundations, and industry-sponsored research partnerships with L3Harris Technologies, Boeing, Keysight Technologies, and others. The college operates as part of the State University System of Florida rather than as a standalone revenue entity, with no private-equity or venture capital ownership. Go-to-market is community-led: prospective students are recruited through K-12 outreach, summer camps, the Challenger Learning Center, the Engineering Ambassadors Network, and the unique HBCU-R1 dual enrollment value proposition.

Name

Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering

Legal name

Florida A&M University – Florida State University College of Engineering

Website

https://eng.famu.fsu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is the only shared engineering college in the United States, jointly operated by Florida A&M University and Florida State University. It delivers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs across six engineering departments to more than 3,700 students, anchored by affiliation with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Higher education research
• Graduate engineering programs
• STEM workforce development
• Engineering research centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate student tuition and fees from both FAMU and FSU enrolled students.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Federal and state funding from agencies including NSF, DOE, NNSA, NASA, and Department of Defense for engineering research programs.
3. Private Donations and Endowments: Charitable contributions through FAMU Foundation and FSU Foundation, including designated giving and endowed professorship funds.
4. Industry Partnerships: Collaborative research funding and sponsorship from industry partners including L3Harris Technologies, Keysight Technologies, and Boeing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering delivers joint undergraduate and graduate engineering degree programs (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) across six departments to students enrolled as FAMU Rattlers or FSU Seminoles. The college also conducts sponsored engineering research through 20 centers and labs—including the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HPMI, CISCOR, CAPS, and FCAAP—supported by federal grants, industry partnerships, and private donations.

Product overview

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint college offering a unified portfolio of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs across six departments (Chemical & Biomedical, Civil & Environmental, Electrical & Computer, Industrial & Manufacturing, Mechanical & Aerospace, and Materials Science & Engineering). The college provides research infrastructure including the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, High-Performance Materials Institute, Center for Intelligent Systems Control and Robotics (CISCOR), Center for Advanced Power Systems, and the AME Center. Student-facing facilities include machine shops, makerspaces, and learning support services. Research training programs like RETREAT (undergraduates) and RET (K-12 teachers) extend the educational mission beyond traditional degree programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI): Advanced composite materials research institute housed in 45,000 sq ft Materials Research Building
• CISCOR
• FSU InSPIRE

Products and services

• Undergraduate Engineering Programs Bachelor of Science degrees in chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, biomedical, and mechanical engineering offered jointly through Florida A&M University and Florida State University for students who enroll as Rattlers (FAMU) or Seminoles (FSU).
• Graduate Engineering Programs M.S. and Ph.D. programs across six engineering departments plus graduate certificate programs for current students, graduates, and engineering professionals.
• National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) The largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world, hosting over a thousand visiting scientists annually for research in materials, energy, health, environment, and the universe; associated with the joint college.
• High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI) Research institute developing cost-effective high-performance composite materials and systems, housed in the 45,000 sq. ft. Materials Research Building with state-of-the-art composite and nanomaterials design, processing, and characterization equipment.
• Center for Intelligent Systems, Control and Robotics (CISCOR) Research facility studying robotic locomotion, bio-inspired robotics, AI, and control systems, including bomb-defusing robotics developed with L3Harris Technologies and the ET-Quad robot built for NASA's Big Idea Challenge.
• Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) Research center focused on electric aircraft propulsion systems, hydrogen power applications, and cryogenic materials science.
• Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP) and Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics & Energy (AME) Building Multi-disciplinary research facility for aerospace propulsion technology and testing, including the polysonic wind tunnel, housed in the AME Building.
• FSU InSPIRE (Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education) Hub for applied research, development, and testing in aerodynamics and advanced manufacturing, catalyzing translation of innovative ideas into practical solutions.
• Challenger Learning Center K-12 Outreach K-12 STEM educational outreach facility offering space science experiences and STEM programs for young learners, with associated tele-touch exhibits developed with the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
• RETREAT Research Experience for Undergraduates NSF-funded 10-week paid summer research experience for undergraduates in STEM disciplines focusing on advanced composites and entrepreneurship training, integrated with the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship through the EngiPreneur Competition.
• Research Experience for Teachers (RET) Professional development program for K-12 STEM teachers providing hands-on research experience in materials engineering and entrepreneurship.
• Machine Shop & Makerspace Hands-on manufacturing facility for student prototyping, providing access to 3D printing, CNC machining, and other fabrication equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48% increase in graduate enrollment over past 5 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe only joint college of engineering in the nation, associated with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory - the largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world. The lab hosts over a thousand visiting scientists annually and provides research access for materials, energy, health, environment, and universe research.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASA collaboration includes Big Idea Challenge lunar robot development, Artemis mission support through alumni, and $1.2M grant for minority student aerospace engineering recruitment. Faculty and students work on space-related research including 3D printing for space manufacturing.
• L3Harris TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL3Harris awarded the 2022 University Innovation Award to professors Jonathan Clark and Christian Hubicki for collaborative development of bomb-defusing robotics. The company, one of America's leading technology companies, partnered with the college to improve robot mobility for field operations.
• Northwestern University Center for Robotics and BiosystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research on haptic glove technology enabling virtual touch sensation. The $1.2M NSF-funded project connects CISCOR at FAMU-FSU with Northwestern's Center for Robotics and Biosystems for remote manipulation research.
• FSU InSPIREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education serves as a dynamic hub for applied research, development, and testing in aerodynamics and advanced manufacturing. The joint college is the academic partner for this initiative.
• Department of Energy / NNSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSIPP (Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program) builds sustainable pipeline between DOE sites/labs and minority-serving institutions. Currently supports 24 consortium-based teams in STEM research areas with access to DOE/NNSA facilities.
• Keysight TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeysight launched a new Electrical Measurements Lab at the college and selected the college for systems engineering partnership. CEO Satish Dhanasekaran is a FAMU-FSU Engineering alumnus.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing selected FAMU-FSU Engineering for systems engineering partnership program. Includes potential for student recruitment and collaborative research projects.
• Turner Construction CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFAMU signed agreement with Turner Construction for scholarships, internships, and collaborative programs supporting civil engineering students.
• Jim Moran College of EntrepreneurshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSU's entrepreneurship college provides seminars on entrepreneurship and coordinates the EngiPreneur Competition for RETREAT REU students, integrating business skills with engineering research.
• Challenger Learning CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-12 STEM education center in Tallahassee. Associated outreach project with museum tele-touch exhibit being developed with Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Georgia Institute of Technology: Top-ranked public engineering university with strong research portfolio and industry partnerships across aerospace, defense, and robotics — directly comparable as a peer public engineering institution focused on STEM graduate output and industry-sponsored research.
• University of Florida (Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering): Florida's flagship public research engineering college, sharing the same State University System of Florida funding structure and serving overlapping in-state talent pipelines. Direct competitor for Florida-resident students and state appropriations.
• Purdue University (College of Engineering): Large public R1 engineering college with comparable ranking-tier, federal-grant-driven research model, and deep industry ties in aerospace and defense — closely parallel to FAMU-FSU's structure and positioning.
• University of Central Florida (College of Engineering and Computer Science): Florida public university engineering college competing for in-state students, research grants, and industry partnerships; similar model of large undergraduate enrollment plus growing graduate research portfolio.
• Virginia Tech (College of Engineering): Public R1 engineering college with comparable federal research funding profile, aerospace/defense industry partnerships, and doctoral program scale — directly comparable peer in the public engineering-doctorate category.
• North Carolina State University (College of Engineering): Southeastern public engineering college with similar federal-grant-funded research portfolio, industry-aligned research centers, and doctoral-degree scale — comparable as a regional public R1 engineering peer.
• Carnegie Mellon University (College of Engineering): Premier engineering and robotics research institution; comparable in research-center structure (CISCOR-like robotics focus) and graduate research intensity, though private and substantially better-endowed.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (School of Engineering): Global benchmark engineering institution with comparable research-center ecosystem, deep industry partnerships, and high-credentialed alumni outcomes — provides the upper-bound reference point for research reputation and industry engagement.

Regional players

• University of South Florida (College of Engineering): Florida public university engineering college competing for the same state appropriations pool and in-state engineering students; comparable department structure and graduate-research growth trajectory.

Direct peers

• Howard University (College of Engineering and Architecture): Leading HBCU engineering college with comparable mission around diverse engineering talent pipeline, federal grant reliance, and minority-serving institution partnerships (MSIPP-style programs) — closest cultural and structural peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/famufsucoecomm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/famufsucoe
• Instagraminstagram.com/famufsucoeng

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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