| PVAMU vs. Lamar |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#44 in Federal Region VI Universities #50 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #359 in National Universities #49 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,299 Texas Residents $26,874 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,905 Texas Residents $18,745 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,993 Texas Residents $17,378 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,642 Texas Residents $16,022 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,197 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,316 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower970 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter79.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.41% |
| Lower18.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.92% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,922 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,772 |
| Larger8,877 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,184 |
| Smaller1,045 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,588 |
| Smaller842 | Online Student Population | Larger10,722 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher43% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower25% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher30% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,808) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,165) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,612) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 542 | Number of faculty | 577 |
| Higher$84,515 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,632 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.