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Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View A & M University is a medium, public institution located in Prairie View, tx. Founded in 1878, Prairie View A & M University offers undergraduate degrees in 67 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 8,103 undergraduates
cost $11,299
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Admissions

Will I get into Prairie View A & M University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 76.1%
SAT score average 957
ACT score average 18
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $40
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Prairie View A & M University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Other
Business and Management

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Mechanical Engineering

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,299
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,605
Books & supplies $1,447
Other expenses $4,504
Cost of attendance* $26,855
Financial aid package $22,742
Estimated cost $4,113 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,874
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,605
Books & supplies $1,447
Other expenses $4,504
Cost of attendance* $42,430
Financial aid package $22,742
Estimated cost $19,688 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Prairie View A & M University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,103, with gender binary students split 32% male and 68% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Prairie View A & M University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX 77446
phone 936-261-3311
address www.pvamu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Campus activities board

National association for the advancement of colored people

National society of black engineers

Peer advisors to leadership students

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Prairie View A & M University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Prairie View A & M University?

Prairie View A & M University is located in Prairie View, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at Prairie View A & M University? 

The acceptance rate for Prairie View A & M University is 76%.

What’s the average GPA for Prairie View A & M University?

The average high school GPA for Prairie View A & M University students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Prairie View A & M University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Prairie View A & M University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $107,420.

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