Prairie View A&M University is a historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas. Founded in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, it is the second oldest public university in the state of Texas. It is part of the Texas A&M University System and is well known for its prestigious and highly regarded engineering and business programs. Notable alumni include civil rights activist Barbara Jordan, inventor Lonnie Johnson, and former NASA astronaut Robert Curbeam. The school supports a diverse array of student organizations and also offers a range of NCAA Division II athletics, including football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, and golf. Prairie View A&M University is a proud member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which supports historically black colleges and universities.
- Address: FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX 00007-7446
- Phone: (936) 261-3311
- Website: www.pvamu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 9,248
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $40
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $11,099 | $26,398 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,362 | $1,362 |
| Room & Board | $7,695 | $7,695 |
| Other | $4,320 | $4,320 |
| Total Cost | $24,476 | $39,775 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- SAT Range: 870 – 1040
- ACT Range: 16 – 20
Majors
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Psychology, General
- Health and Wellness, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 90%
- Part-time: 10%
Student Gender
- Male: 34%
- Female: 66%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 84%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 2%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 0%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 93%
- 25 and Over: 7%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 89%
- Out-of-State: 11%
- Unknown: 0%