Discussions surrounding graduation rates at historically Black colleges and universities, including Florida A&M University, often center on systemic funding disparities, high proportions of low-income students, and reliance on Pell Grants rather than a lack of academic quality. Many students balance part-time employment, family financial responsibilities, or structural hurdles while pursuing their degrees. Despite these historical challenges, the university has continuously implemented robust institutional retention initiatives, targeted academic advising programs, and financial literacy workshops designed to improve timely degree completion metrics and enhance overall student success.