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Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Prairie View A&M University is an Historically Black College and University in the Houston metro area and the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Texas A&M University system, PVAMU is home to eight colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees. For musically inclined students, Prairie View A&M features a marching band known as “The Marching Storm” that competes at the annual Honda Battle of the Bands. Prairie View A&M also fields 14 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Panthers.

Acceptance Rate:
76%
Average Net Price:
$14,582
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
964

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$14,582
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$11,299
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$26,874
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,317
Books and Supplies
$1571
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,429
$30k - $48k
$14,024
$48k - $75k
$16,024
$75k - $110k
$16,204
$110k+
$18,064
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
66%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,071
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,684
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,529

 

Students receiving state aid
75%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7198
Students receiving federal aid
76%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,684
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$51,663,324
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,490,288

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,520
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,972
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$277
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,334
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,953

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • HBCU
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
76%
Acceptance Rate
5691
Students Applied
99%
Transfer Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionMarch 1
Spring Regular DecisionOctober 1
OtherJanuary 4

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
28%
Submitting ACT
93%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 964
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
420
75th
520
Reading
25th
440
75th
530
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
8%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
20%
3.00 - 3.24
23%
2.50 - 2.99
33%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
6
Top 25%
22
Top 50%
43
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
506
$30k - $48k
363
$48k - $75k
237
$75k - $110k
72
$110k+
69

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 936-261-1000
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,056
Total Number of Undergrads
8,103
0
100
14%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
16%
20-39 Students
63%
40-99 Students
19%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
56

Faculty Overview

0
100
57%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
32%
68%
Residency
In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
30
Ethnicity
African American
85%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
8%
White
1%
Multiracial
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
175
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
51%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
53%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
202
Total Female Athletes
149
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Prairie View A & M University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,700
Top 5 Cities
Houston
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Prairie View A&M University
Houston ISD
Aldine ISD
Dallas Independent School District
City of Houston
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Engineering
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,972
Loan Default Rate
19%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$277
I have been at PV for almost 3 years now and I can firmly say that you cant help but learn something as your here. I am a firm believer that Prairie View Produces Productive People because their are so many great influences on this campus you cant help but to be motivated to achieve great goals. While there are some teachers who could care less about you but thats college for you, NO BABYSITTING IS ALOWWED AT THE UNIVERSITY!!! But, Of course, it is just like any other college and has their flaws but I can say it does produce productive people, and I am one of the many.
Chelsea from Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University is a University that will not only push you to achieve academic success, however it provides you with the material you need to become an effective pillar of society, for Prairie View A&M University does Produce Productive People. Attending any college you receive just as much as you put in. Its majority all about attendance and grades. You must attend class, not only to know the information, but to pass the test and make the grades. Education should be number one everyone's priority list. I have been enrolled at Prairie View A & M University, for five months, currently going into my 2nd semester as a Freshman. That being said my first semester was very much so a success. Though the latenight study session, heavy homework load, and learning to balance classes was stressful as first, all my hardwork paid off, resulting in a 4.0 GPA. I admit I learned alot my first semester in college, and I wouldn't change this experience for the world. College is not only about getting a degree it's about founding yourself and networking, building long-term friendships with professors and your peers.
Empress from Seagoville, TX
PVAMU have the many nice people that help you in this form Whether it be advice on what and how to spend, or stating the real and even for me, (out-of-state student) its all on the matter of applying yourself and getting involved, because there are many, many ways to help pay for you education.
Jonathan from Compton, CA
the university itself is an historic landmark in the state texas, being the second oldest public institute. the university is the, ivy league of hbcus, your education will not be taken for granted. family- oriented, campus, you'll feel right at home.
Panther
Prairie View A&M is a community based college. It's main purpose is to bring the students and faculty together to achieve the common goal of a quality education. Prairie View offers multiple services just to make sure that it's students are comfortable and successful.
Aliyah from Glendale, AZ
Prairie View does possess some great and influential staff members. While I cannot say that everybody is perfect, I can say that the good out-weighs the bad. There may be a handful of professors that do not care about your progress and you individual learning track, but most of my professors have gone above and beyond. They have made sure that I was learning and excelling in what I set forth to accomplish in and out of class.
Shan from Dallas, TX
This Is my first yea at prairie View, I've learned how to grow as a person and think like a young adult although it didn't start off as easy it got better, people are always willing you help you, with smiles and friendly faces!
Bremisha from Houston, TX
pvamu provides you with an all around college experience from the classroom to the extracurricular activities.

the history and culture you will soak in exceeds any parents expectations.

professors at pvamu constantly show support to their students by aiding in any way possible in the students success.
jasmine from spring, tx
Prairie View A&M University is a HBCU school but has a lot of diversity. It has a great educational environment and the Biology program is great and very competitive. Prairie View A&M is a great school located in Southeast Texas.
Yanetti from Alton, TX
Prairie View is a live college.It acknowledges black history month.The activities they have there are a must attend.
Rae from McDonough, GA