Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View, Texas

Team Name: Panthers

Address: FM 1098 and University Dr., Prairie View, TX 77446

Web: www.PVAMU.edu

Phone: 936-261-1000

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Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View, Texas

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY (PVAMU), founded in 1876, is the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas and the third largest Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in the nation. 

Since its inception in 1876, PVAMU has opened its doors to any and every person—inside and outside of Texas—seeking a quality, first-class, four-year university experience.

PVAMU is situated in a rural part of Texas on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. It is just an hour’s drive from Houston, two hours from Austin, and three hours from Dallas and San Antonio, some of the nation’s largest cities. 

Through seven colleges and two schools, PVAMU boasts more than seventy degree programs leading to bachelor’s, as well as doctoral-level degrees in areas including engineering, arts, business, nursing, and criminal and juvenile justice. New majors are in African American studies and public health. Study abroad focuses on building global leaders through classroom instruction, the arts, and service-learning projects.

PVAMU is a Carnegie-classified R2–High Research Activity university, recognized for its high level of research activity, joining only eleven HBCUs and only four Texas A&M University System members with this elite status.

The university’s student athletes excel on and off the field, with many receiving All-Academic Team honors. They compete in NCAA Division I and enjoy a multi-million-dollar sports complex with a 15,000-seat football stadium, a world-class track facility, and baseball, softball, and soccer fields.

By The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate N/A
Median composite SAT score 940
Median ACT score 18
Undergraduate Enrollment 8,107
Students on Financial Aid 72%

Fees

In-State Tuition $5,538.81 per semester
Out-of-State Tuition $13,173.74 per semester
Room and Board $3,000-$5,000

Demographics

African American Students 85.41%
Asian American Students 0.83%
Hispanic Students 8.23%
International Students 0.86%
Male/Female Ratio N/A

Campus Life

Greek System Yes
Freshman Living on Campus
Freshmen Who Return 73.26%
Student/Teacher Ratio 17:1
Full-Time Faculty 474

Other

Graduation in Four Years 21.51%
Graduation Overall 42.81%
Alumni Who Give $ to School N/A

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