PVAMU Admission Requirements

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PVAMU Admission Overview

PVAMU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year PVAMU admitted 79.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 860-1080 / ACT 16-21. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PVAMU requires the SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PVAMU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

79.3%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The PVAMU acceptance rate is 79.3%. Last year, 10,259 of 12,936 applicants were admitted. That is the 32nd lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into PVAMU and can you get accepted?

PVAMU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Prairie View A & M University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PVAMU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at PVAMU typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades.

The school ranks #47 in Texas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Prairie View A & M University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	1.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	10.0%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	19.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	24.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	25.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	20.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

PVAMU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

860-1080

Freshmen who sent SAT

63%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 450
Math 410
Composite 860

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 550
Math 530
Composite 1080

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at PVAMU typically score around a 970 SAT (middle 50% 860–1080) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 34th percentile nationally. PVAMU ranks #62 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 860 to 1080

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 970 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Prairie View A & M University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1080+	Above 75th	>88%
970 to 1080	Avg +	79%-88%
860 to 970	Avg -	66%-79%
Below 860	Below mid-50	<66%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

PVAMU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-21

Freshmen reporting ACT

16%

25th Percentile Scores

English 14
Math 15
Composite 16

75th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 20
Composite 21

Average ACT

Incoming testers at PVAMU typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 16–21) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. PVAMU places #58 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 21

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Prairie View A & M University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
21+	Above 75th	>89%
18 to 21	Avg +	79%-89%
16 to 18	Avg -	69%-79%
Below 16	Below mid-50	<69%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

57% of Prairie View A & M University freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Prairie View A & M University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	6%
Top 25% of class	22%
Top 50% of class	43%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Prairie View A & M University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,465	4,471	12,936
Accepted	6,890	3,369	10,259
Acceptance Rate	81%	75%	79%
Enrolled	1,341	544	1,885
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	16%	18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Prairie View A & M University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Prairie View A & M University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

182

Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Prairie View A & M University is $40.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Prairie View A & M University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

PVAMU is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 79.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025