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Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas · Public

$14k/yearCost after aid
Mar 1Application deadline

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About

Prairie View A & M University is located in Prairie View, Texas. It is a public institution. The university enrolls approximately 8,527 students.

pvamu.edu
HBCU

Cost and aid

True cost

Great value
$14kper year

Compared to $17k national average

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$11,299
Out-of-state tuition$26,874
Room & board$10,317
Avg aid package$14,680
Students receiving aid97%
Pell grant recipients62%
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Admissions

Test scores

SAT · middle 50%850–1030
4001600
ACT · middle 50%16–20
136

Application info

Acceptance rate75%
Average GPA3.30
Student–faculty ratio16:1
Test optionalYes
Common AppYes
Application fee$40

Application dates

Regular DecisionJan 4
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Academics

Graduation rate42%
Retention rate74%
Student–faculty ratio16:1
Full-time faculty81%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$45,411
Avg starting salary$50,000
Job placement rate95%
Earn more than HS grad61%
Economic mobility345%
Loan default (3 yr)11%
Loan repayment (3 yr)29%

Student life

Demographics

Medium School
8,527Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 67%Male 33%
85% BlackRacial diversity
Black 85%Hispanic 7%White 1%Asian 1%Other 5%
Greek lifeYes
Campus housingYes

About Prairie View A & M University

24-HR security patrol, emergency phones, escort safety rides, mobile alerts.

Prairie View A&M University offers a selective honors program for academically exceptional undergraduates, providing unique opportunities for advanced study and research.

Endowment$139,829,053
Avg faculty salary$106,716

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