Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Prairie View, Texas |
| Online | pvamu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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.
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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
Rankings for Prairie View A & M University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#994 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#413 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#52 in Best Colleges in Texas
#26 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#104 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 850/1030 |
| ACT | 16/20 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,571 |
| Other Fees | $3,912 |
| Room and Board | $10,317 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,611 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,798 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,571 |
| Other Fees | $3,912 |
| Room and Board | $10,317 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,611 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,001 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 20% |
| Business | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 11% |
| Engineering | 10% |
| General Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227526 IPEDS survey data for Prairie View A & M University.
Current students may use the Prairie View A & M University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025