Alabama A & M University, which is located in Normal, Alabama is a public university. Alabama A & M University occupies a total area of about 880 acres. In 1875, Alabama A & M University was founded. The motto of the Alabama A & M University is Service is Sovereignty and its official colors are maroon and white. In addition to over 5,273 undergraduate students, AAMU also boasts of over 899 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 6,001 (Fall 2018). Around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. Notably, Alabama A & M University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At AAMU around 91% are Black or African American, 5% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 1% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Ruben Studdard (Actor, Singer), Sun Ra (Jazz Pianist, Musician), Robert Mathis (American football player), and Cleon Jones (Baseball player) in its 145 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, AAMU offers around 142 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). Alabama A & M University has around $48 million (2019) in endowment.