Florida A&M University is one of nine institutions in Florida's State University system. The longtime legacy of providing academic excellence with caring remains the goal of the institution, and it is committed to meeting the challenges and needs of future generations.

For more than 100 years, Florida A&M University has served the citizens of Florida and the nation through its provision of preeminent education programs. Its mission is to provide an enlightened and enriched academic, intellectual, moral, cultural, ethical, technological, and student-centered environment, conducive to the development of highly qualified individuals who are prepared for and capable of serving as leaders and contributors in our ever-evolving society.

While the university continues its historic mission of educating African Americans, persons of all races, ethnic origins, and nationalities are welcomed and encouraged to be members of the university community. Through its diverse faculty and staff, Florida A&M University provides a caring, nurturing, collegial, and respectful environment among Florida colleges.