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Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

9,056
Prairie View A & M University overview
Location Prairie View, Texas
Online pvamu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Prairie View A & M University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Prairie View A&M University, located 45 miles northwest of Houston in Prairie View, Texas, is a historically Black university established in 1876 as part of the Texas A&M University System. The campus spans 1,440 acres in a rural setting, featuring a mix of modern academic buildings and restored historic structures. As Texas's second-oldest public institution of higher learning, Prairie View A&M maintains strong academic programs in engineering, nursing, and architecture, while also operating as a land-grant university with agricultural research facilities. The university primarily serves residential students with multiple on-campus housing options, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Panthers in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, with notable programs in track and field.

Prairie View A & M University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
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Ratings

3/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

PVAMU is rated within the lower 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
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SAT 860/1050
ACT 16/21
GPA 3.3

Applications Accepted

76.1% 
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Applications Due Mar 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$7,387
In State Costs for Prairie View A & M University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,447
Other Fees$3,912
Room and Board $9,605
Budget for Other Expenses$4,504
Total One Year Cost$26,855

Out of State Resident Tuition

$22,590
Out of State Costs for Prairie View A & M University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,447
Other Fees$3,912
Room and Board $9,605
Budget for Other Expenses$4,504
Total One Year Cost$42,058

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

34% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Prairie View A & M University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 20%
Business 14%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 11%
Engineering 10%
General Studies 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024