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Prairie View A&M University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Prairie View A&M University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
79.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹25,24,328Out-of-state
Students
8,877Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU or PV) is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university in Prairie View, Texas, United States. Founded in 1876, it is the oldest public HBCU in Texas and the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state. It offers baccalaureate degrees in 50 academic majors, 37 master's degrees and four doctoral degree programs through eight colleges and the School of Architecture. PVAMU is the largest HBCU in the state of Texas and the third largest HBCU in the United States. PVAMU is a member of the Texas A&M University System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Prairie View A&M fields 18 intercollegiate sports teams, commonly known by their Prairie View A&M Panthers nickname. Prairie View A&M competes in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Prairie View A&M is the only charter member remaining in the conference.

Admissions planning estimate

79.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 44.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 75.3%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 75.3% (6,609/8,777; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

79 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 5,620
Offered a place 4,270
Enrolled 1,701

39.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite860-1080
4001600
ACT composite16-21
136

What a year costs

₹36,40,992 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹25,24,328
  • Housing₹9,69,096
  • Books & supplies₹1,47,567
Sticker price ₹36,40,992
After aid (average) ₹12,74,657

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,61,338
Out-of-state ₹25,24,328

Average aid awarded: ₹8,63,893 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.6%
Retention
43.2%
Graduation
12%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 84.3%
Hispanic 7.3%
Multiracial 3.7%
Unknown 1.2%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Architecturebachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate79.31%
Total Applicants5620
Admitted Applicants4270
Enrolled Applicants1701
Application Fee₹3,757
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %860
SAT Composite 75th %1080
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,61,338
Out-of-State Tuition₹25,24,328
Average Housing Cost₹9,69,096
Books & Supplies₹1,47,567
Average Net Price₹12,74,657
Average Aid Awarded₹8,63,893
Out-of-State Students12%

Student Body Diversity

African American84.27%
Asian0.72%
Hispanic7.29%
White1.13%
Multiracial3.69%
Native American0.12%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International1.51%
Unknown Race1.19%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate43.2%
Retention Rate75.62%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates8877

Contact

Street Address700 University Drive
ZIP Code77446
Phone(936) 261-1000
Websitehttps://www.pvamu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/