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PVAMU Admission Requirements

Prairie View, Texas

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Chances of getting into Prairie View A & M University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
77%
Admission Difficulty for Prairie View A & M University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into PVAMU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at PVAMU is 77%.  It ranks #33 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Prairie View A & M University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 5,200 out of 6,753 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 74 percent (SAT 840/1050 ACT 18/20). 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. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The PVAMU application fee is $40 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Prairie View A & M University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

PVAMU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
840-1050
Applicants Submitting SAT 
65%
SAT Scores for Prairie View A & M University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 430
SAT Math 25th 410
SAT Composite 25th 840
SAT Scores for Prairie View A & M University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 530
SAT Math 75th 520
SAT Composite 75th 1050
Average SAT Score 950

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Students who get into Prairie View A & M University score in the top 86 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 840-1050. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 840 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 730. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 950 out of 1600. PVAMU ranks #56 in Texas for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 65 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Prairie View A & M University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1050 and Above Good >86%
945 to 1050 Avg + 77%-86%
840 to 945 Avg - 64%-77%
735 to 840 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 735 Low <48%
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PVAMU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-20 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
29%
ACT Scores for Prairie View A & M University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 14
ACT Math 25th 15
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Prairie View A & M University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 20
ACT Math 75th 19
ACT Composite 75th 20
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

PVAMU regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-20. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 19 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 20 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #50 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score. 29 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Prairie View A & M University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Prairie View A & M University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
20 and Above Good >86%
19 to 20 Avg + 77%-86%
18 to 19 Avg - 64%-77%
17 to 18 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 17 Low <48%
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PVAMU GPA

Estimated 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?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into PVAMU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Prairie View A & M University was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #48 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as PVAMU accepts 77% of all applicants.

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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

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

57% of Prairie View A & M University freshman were 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

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Admission Statistics

Prairie View A & M University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,665 2,088 6,753
Accepted 3,798 1,402 5,200
Acceptance Rate 81% 67% 77%
Enrolled 1,330 481 1,811
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 35% 34% 35%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
70

Applicants have 70 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

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
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

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

FAQs

Does Prairie View A & M University prefer SAT or ACT?

65% of students submit their SAT scores to PVAMU. 29% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Prairie View A & M University?

77% of those who apply are granted admission to PVAMU. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Prairie View A & M University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 840 and 1050. 65% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Prairie View A & M University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 20. 29% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.