Prairie View A&M University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Distant | Town
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Prairie View A&M University
FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, Texas 77446
See on MapPhone
(936) 261-3311
Website
www.pvamu.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$11,299Out of state
$26,874Graduate
In state
$7,993Out of state
$17,378Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
98%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 76.0% | $5,684 |
State/local grants | 75.0% | $7,198 |
Institutional grants | 59.0% | $6,529 |
Loans | 50.0% | $6,520 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$9,605 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,447 per year
Personal Expenses
$4,504 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business Administration and Management, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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ENGINEERING
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Human Nutrition
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Graphic Design
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Information Science/Studies
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Graduate ProgramsX
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Health Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Nursing Education
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Nursing Administration
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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Counseling Psychology
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Clinical Child Psychology
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Sociology, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
76.07%- Apply 5,691
- Accepted 4,329
- Attend 1,559
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$40Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Required
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
67%Male Students
33%Student Ethnicities
- Black83.89%
- Hispanic/Latino7.93%
- Two Or More Ethnicities4.79%
- Caucasian1.45%
- Asian1.02%
- Not Specified0.68%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.18%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.06%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
10,246
Undergraduate students
9,028
Graduate students
1,218
Full Time Students
84%Part Time Students
16%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Cross Country
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Bowling
- Golf
- Tennis