Prairie View A & M University (PVAMU) is a four-year, public school located in Prairie View, TX. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.

The PVAMU's 2024 tuition & fees is $11,299 for Texas residents and $26,874 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,197.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 9,056 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

PVAMU's acceptance rate is 75.30% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.96%. The median SAT scores is 940 and the ACT socre is 18.

PVAMU ranked 291st in National Universities and 46th in Texas Colleges rankings. Prairie View A & M University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Prairie View A & M University is $11,299 for in-state students and $26,874 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,993 for in-state students and $17,378 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,299 for Texas residents and $26,874 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,993 for Texas residents and $17,378 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,299$26,874
Graduate$7,993$17,378
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,299$26,874
Graduate$7,993$17,378

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »75.30% Acceptance Rate / 31.96% Yield
Test Scores »940 SAT / 18 ACT
Graduation Rate »43%
Transfer-out Rate26%
Retention Rate73%(full-time), 23% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »9,056 (8,103 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$9,197

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Prairie View A & M University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at PVAMU
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Prairie View A & M University Directory Information

AddressFM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX 77446
Phone936-261-3311
WEBSchool's Website
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Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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