School Summary

Prairie View A & M University


General Information:

Founded in 1878, Prairie View A & M University is seated on 1502 acres located in Waller county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Libraries:
This institution has 4 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 10000. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

700 University Drive P.O. Box 519

Prairie View, TX
77446
For more information call: 936 261-3311. This school has a website at https://www.pvamu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX?s_logon_msg=Y


Application Deadline: May
Application Fee: $40
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $7,764.60 $23,139.00
Room and Board $10,673.00 $10,673.00
Fees $3,909.00 $3,909.00
Total $22,346.60 $37,721.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.pvamu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0.27% 0.34%
600-699 4.42% 4.22%
500-599 35.44% 32.24%
400-499 56.19% 53.2%
300-399 3.68% 10%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0.78%
24-29 9.3%
18-23 40.78%
12-17 48.53%
6-11 0.61%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Weight lifting

Basketball, Football, Rugby, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting


Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Total 8,056


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 3,127
Female 6,288
Total 8,056

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
No Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category data available.
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old N/A
At Least 25 Years Old N/A
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State N/A
Out Of State N/A
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 53%
Live Off Campus 47%


Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming, Spring Fest

Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Society of Black Engineers, Peer Advisors to Leadership Students


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 01.0901                                           Animal Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0001                                           Health and Wellness, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 19.0504                                           Human Nutrition
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 04.0201                                           Architecture
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 15.1201                                           Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.1001                                           Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 43.0110                                           Juvenile Corrections
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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