Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
Located in Prairie View, Texas, Prairie View A & M University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,802 prospective students applied, and 5,958 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,882 enrolled in the school. 7,964 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,284 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,253 plus fees of $3,846. PVAMU is ranked 886 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
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Value
PVAMU is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Prairie View A & M University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#886 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#393 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#49 in Best Colleges in Texas
#26 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#98 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 870/1040 |
| ACT | 16/20 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,362 |
| Other Fees | $3,846 |
| Room and Board | $8,883 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,320 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,664 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,362 |
| Other Fees | $3,846 |
| Room and Board | $8,883 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,320 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,963 |
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% |
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.