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Your chances of getting into Prairie View A & M University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

76.1%
Admission Difficulty for Prairie View A & M University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at PVAMU is 76.1%.  Its admission rate is the 30th lowest in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

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

Prairie View A & M University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,329 out of the 5,691 who applied were admitted.

Prairie View A & M University typically accepts and 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. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into PVAMU?

76% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Prairie View A & M University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 960 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT

PVAMU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Prairie View A & M University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into PVAMU are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as PVAMU accepts 76% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at PVAMU is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #48 in Texas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Prairie View A & M University students
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 chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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PVAMU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

860-1050

Applicants Submitting SAT 

93%
SAT Scores for Prairie View A & M University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 440
Math 25th Percentile 420
Composite 25th Percentile 860
SAT Scores for Prairie View A & M University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 530
Math 75th Percentile 520
Composite 75th Percentile 1050
Average SAT Score 960

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Prairie View A & M University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at PVAMU is 960 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 860-1050. Students who get into Prairie View A & M University score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers..  PVAMU ranks #59 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 960 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. PVAMU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 860 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 860, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 760, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 93 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 960 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 955, you have around a 76% chance of being admitted. A 1050 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Prairie View A & M University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1050 and Above Good >86%
955 to 1050 Avg + 76%-86%
860 to 955 Avg - 62%-76%
765 to 860 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 765 Low <47%
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PVAMU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

16-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

28%
ACT Scores for Prairie View A & M University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 16
ACT Scores for Prairie View A & M University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 21
Math 75th Percentile 19
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into PVAMU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to PVAMU is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 21.  The school ranks #55 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

28 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Prairie View A & M University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into PVAMU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 76% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 21 ACT score.

Prairie View A & M University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >87%
18 to 21 Avg + 76%-87%
16 to 18 Avg - 65%-76%
14 to 16 Reach 53%-65%
Less than 14 Low <53%
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High School Class Rank

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

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Prairie View A & M University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,892 1,799 5,691
Accepted 3,035 1,294 4,329
Acceptance Rate 78% 72% 76%
Enrolled 1,066 493 1,559
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 35% 38% 36%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

80

Applicants have 80 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

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

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
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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Prairie View A & M University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Prairie View A & M University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.3 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 960 and ACT of 18 will almost guarantee your admission.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024