Prairie View A & M University

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Prairie View, TX

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$7,253

Avg in-state tuition

$22,552

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Prairie View A & M University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Prairie View A & M University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Prairie View, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,372, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 41 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,253, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,552.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

37% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 870-1040

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

95%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Black

84%

Hispanic

White

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

67% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,362
On-campus room and board	$8,883
On-campus other expenses	$4,320
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$7,695
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,320
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,555

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$21,818	$37,117
Off-campus without family	$20,630	$35,929
Off-campus with family	$12,170	$27,469

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
2	Architecture And Related Services
	City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	Finance, General
	Accounting
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Science/Studies
7	Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Reading Teacher Education
	Health Teacher Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
8	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
	Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
	Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
9	Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Chemical Engineering
	Engineering, General
10	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
11	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Human Nutrition
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
12	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health and Wellness, General
	Nursing Practice
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
13	History
	History, General
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
15	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
17	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
18	Psychology
	Clinical Child Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	Psychology, General
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
20	Security And Protective Services
	Juvenile Corrections
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
21	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Graphic Design
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music, General

Prairie View A & M University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About Prairie View A & M University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.