Prairie View A&M University

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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 8,444, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,387, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,590.

Prairie View, TX

$7,387

Avg in-state
tuition

$22,590

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

77%

Acceptance Rate Insight

77% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

75%

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

42%

Graduation Rate Insight

42% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRequired

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

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 Percentile18-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile840-1050

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

10k

Students enrolled

58%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

1%

Unknown

1%

Black

84%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

69% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

69%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

5,425

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold18% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

69%

State Grant Aid

50%

Institution Grant Aid

75%

Pell Grant

69%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,863
State Grant Aid$6,671
Institution Grant Aid$6,505
Pell Grant Aid$5,413

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Bowling
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences.
3Architecture And Related Services.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
10Engineering.
11Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
12English Language And Literature/Letters.
13Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
15Health Professions And Related Programs.
16History
17History.
18Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
19Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
20Mathematics And Statistics.
21Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
23Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
24Physical Sciences.
25Psychology.
26Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
27Security And Protective Services.
28Social Sciences.
29Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.