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Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX · Public · Distant rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $13,638
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings
- $49,183
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Prairie View A & M University is a public college in Prairie View, TX with 8,877 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 980 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,638 per year ($9,985 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,183 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,777
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,609
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 32%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–550
200800
SAT Math410–530
200800
ACT Composite16–21
136
What Prairie View A & M University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,555
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,299
- Out-of-state tuition
- $26,874
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,985
- $30–48k$15,344
- $48–75k$18,248
- $75–110k$19,008
- $110k+$21,933
Get a personal estimate with Prairie View A & M University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $49,183
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,450
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,877
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 71%
- White1%
- Hispanic7%
- Black84%
- Asian1%
Prairie View A & M University FAQ
What is Prairie View A & M University's acceptance rate?+
Prairie View A & M University admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Prairie View A & M University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–550 on SAT Reading and Writing and 410–530 on SAT Math; the average total is 980.
What ACT score do you need for Prairie View A & M University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–21.
Is Prairie View A & M University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Prairie View A & M University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,777 students applied to Prairie View A & M University and 6,609 were admitted; 2,112 enrolled.
Does Prairie View A & M University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Prairie View A & M University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Prairie View A & M University require an essay?+
Prairie View A & M University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Prairie View A & M University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,555 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,638.
What is Prairie View A & M University's graduation rate?+
46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 227526 · How we use this data
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