Prairie View A & M University
About Prairie View A & M University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Prairie View A&M University is a public historically Black university in Prairie View, Texas, part of the Texas A&M University System. It offers programs in engineering, nursing, business, and agriculture and has a strong tradition of producing African American engineers.
Founded
1876
Location
Prairie View, Texas
Students
9,922
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
79.3%
Open admission
Graduation Rate
43.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$11,299
Out-of-state: $26,874
Avg Net Price
$13,570
After financial aid
SAT Average
980
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$45,411
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Moderate
Most students who apply are accepted
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Required
Application Fee
$40
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Prairie View A & M University accepts the majority of applicants at 79.3%. If you meet the basic requirements, this is an accessible option worth considering.
SAT Scores
980/ 1600
ACT Scores
19/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
43.2% complete their degree within six years
Retention
75.6%
4-Year Grad
15%
6-Year Grad
42%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
82%
$/Student
$8.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 15% graduation rate is below average, but 75.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$11,299
In-State
$26,874
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$10,317
Books & Supplies
$1,571
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,362
After Financial Aid
$13,570
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,120
Receive Grants
65.6%
Take Loans
68.1%
The full cost of attendance is about $26,362/yr for in-state students, including $10,317 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $13,570. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $26,874.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Prairie View A & M University fund their education.
While in School
65.6%
Get Grants
Free money
68.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$28,812
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$27,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$286/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $27,000 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $45K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Prairie View A & M University.
Gender
66.2%
Female
34%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,877
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
1,045
Graduates
33.5%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 66% of the student body. 33.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
8,877
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
R2 Research
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Prairie View A & M University fields 12 varsity teams with 480 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division I-FCS
Conference
Southwestern
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
12
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
480
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
59% / 41%
285
Men
195
Women
8
Men's Teams
10
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Prairie View A & M Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,411
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$83K
119 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$26K
117 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$32K
108 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$39K
105 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$32K
104 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$28K
94 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $45K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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