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Prairie View A & M University

Acceptance Rate 76.07 %
SAT Average 950
Tuition & Fees $26,874
($11,299)
Student Population 9,056
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,843

Academic Overview

Prairie View A & M University Campus, Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A & M University is a public, four-years institute located in Prairie View, Texas. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $11,299 for Texas residents and $26,874 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,993 for Texas residents and $17,378 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,056 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 76.07% and the graduation rate is 41% last year.
The salary after graduation from Prairie View A & M University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $40,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, PVAMU's tuition & fees is $11,299 for Texas residents and $26,874 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,993 for in-state students and $17,378 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,299$26,874
Graduate$7,993$17,378
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at PVAMU. The acceptance rate of PVAMU is 76.07% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 36.01%. The average graduation rate is 41% and the transfer-out rate is 26%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,843 and 90% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,056 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Prairie View A & M University is 76.07 %.
Acceptance Rate
76.07%
Graduation Rate for Prairie View A & M University is 41 %
Graduation Rate
41%
Transfer-out Rate for Prairie View A & M University is 26 %
Transfer-out Rate
26%
Retention Rate for Prairie View A & M University is 73 %
Retention Rate
73%
Student Population for Prairie View A & M University is 9,056
Student Population
9,056
Student to Faculty Ratio for Prairie View A & M University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,843 at Prairie View A & M University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,843

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressFM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX 77446
Phone936-261-3311
WEBwww.pvamu.edu/
Admissionwww.pvamu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/
Online Applicationwww.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX?s_logon_msg=Y
Financial Aidwww.pvamu.edu/faid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.pvamu.edu/faid/cost-of-attendance/#cost
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.pvamu.edu/sa/departments/veteranaffairs/
Disability Servicewww.pvamu.edu/disabilityservices/

Offered Degrees

PVAMU offers 66 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's380
Master's230
Doctorate (Research)50

Special Learning Opportunities

Prairie View A & M University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,808)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,165)

Veterans Benefits

Prairie View A & M University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges