Prairie View A&M University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Prairie View A&M University
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
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 8,056, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 43%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,387, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,590.
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- #2 Ranked in Best HBCUs for Computer Engineering Programs
- #3 Ranked in Most Affordable and Cheapest HBCU Programs
- #4 Ranked in Best HBCU Nutrition Programs
- #5 Ranked in 10 Best HBCUs for Psychology Master's Programs
- #7 Ranked in Best HBCUs for LGBTQ+ Students
- #34 Ranked in 50 Best Graduate Nursing Schools in America
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRequired to be considered for admission
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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 Percentile16-20
SAT 25th-75th Percentile850-1030
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
10k
Students enrolled
58%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
1%
Unknown
1%
Black
84%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
64% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
3
Total Online Enrollment
5,536
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.58% online, 42% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
95% On-campus
5% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's14% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Graduate | $5,191 | $14,353 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,571 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,317 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,040 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,872 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,040 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,158 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $22,315 | $37,518 |
| Off-campus without family | $20,870 | $36,073 |
| Off-campus with family | $11,116 | $26,319 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
79%
State Grant Aid
81%
Institution Grant Aid
63%
Pell Grant
64%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Bowling
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
| 2 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 7 | Education. | |||
| 8 | Engineering. | |||
| 9 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 10 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 11 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 12 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 13 | History. | |||
| 14 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 15 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 16 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 18 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 19 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 20 | Psychology. | |||
| 21 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 22 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 23 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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