Prairie View A & M University Texas

Historically Black university in rural Texas with research mission and health professions focus; 9,517 students.

College statistics

Address:
FM 1098 Road & University Drive
Prairie View, TX
77446
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.pvamu.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
Rural
Annual In-State Tuition:
$7,387
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,590
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$17,570
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$32,773
Room and Board:
$10,183
Total Student Enrollment:
9,517
Acceptance Rate:
75.3%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
520
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
510
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
20
Endowment (End of Year):
$884,086,156
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

Prairie View A & M University is a historically Black public research university located in Prairie View, Texas. Founded to serve African American students, the institution maintains that mission while operating as a Research 2 university with significant doctoral and research programs. The rural setting supports a close-knit campus community focused on health professions and related fields.

The university enrolls 9,517 students and has an in-state cost of attendance of $17,570 and out-of-state cost of $32,773 annually. Admissions are accessible with a 75.3% acceptance rate. In-state tuition is $7,387 per year, making the institution an affordable option for Texas residents; the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 20.

The university graduates students at a rate that reflects the support systems typical of historically Black institutions serving first-generation college students. Prairie View suits students seeking community, health-focused degree programs, and a traditionally Black campus environment. Visit www.pvamu.edu/ for more information.

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