Prairie View A&M University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1850 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #500 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #453 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 119 | In Texas |
| #438 of 1,483 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 54 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 8,527
- Graduates
- 990
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.pvamu.edu
Prairie View A&M University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Prairie View A&M University has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 72% | 77% |
| Applicants | 8,777 | 2,857 | 5,920 |
| Admissions | 6,609 | 2,061 | 4,548 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,020 | 617 | 1,403 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 92 | 25 | 67 |
4,803 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
733 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,785 or 85%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 850
or below
75% of them
had 1030
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Prairie View A&M University are 850-1030 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
504 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Prairie View A&M University are 16-20 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 7957 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 700 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 321 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 165 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 133 (1%) |
| White | 131 (1%) |
| Asian | 91 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $14,680
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,387 | $5,191 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,387 | $5,191 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,590 | $14,353 |
| Fee in-district | $3,912 | $2,802 |
| Fee in-state | $3,912 | $2,802 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,284 | $3,025 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,808 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,183 |
| Room charge | $6,848 |
| Meal charge | $3,335 |
Prairie View A&M University majors
Prairie View A&M University has granted 1,425 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 295 master's across 22 programs, and 26 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Prairie View A&M University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 105 | 71 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 119 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 117 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 108 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 98 | ||
| Psychology, General | 93 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 91 | ||
| Architecture | 44 | 21 | |
| Social Work | 43 | 18 | |
| Agriculture, General | 58 | ||
| Communication, General | 54 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 41 | 7 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 44 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 41 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | 20 | 3 |
| Accounting | 24 | 14 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 35 | ||
| General Studies | 30 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | 14 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | 6 | |
| Human Nutrition | 25 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 24 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 17 | ||
| Juvenile Corrections | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Engineering, General | 15 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 15 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 13 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 12 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | ||
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 8 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | ||
| Clinical Child Psychology | 1 | 5 | |
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,425 | 295 | 26 |
Prairie View A&M University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 39% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Prairie View A&M University has published 5,120 scientific papers with 78,625 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 48 |
| 1993 | 28 | 65 |
| 1994 | 24 | 84 |
| 1995 | 30 | 124 |
| 1996 | 29 | 126 |
| 1997 | 42 | 161 |
| 1998 | 37 | 145 |
| 1999 | 42 | 197 |
| 2000 | 30 | 224 |
| 2001 | 46 | 298 |
| 2002 | 74 | 458 |
| 2003 | 98 | 765 |
| 2004 | 124 | 1008 |
| 2005 | 135 | 1342 |
| 2006 | 174 | 1609 |
| 2007 | 185 | 2044 |
| 2008 | 153 | 2391 |
| 2009 | 110 | 2206 |
| 2010 | 143 | 2444 |
| 2011 | 159 | 2662 |
| 2012 | 181 | 2870 |
| 2013 | 176 | 2952 |
| 2014 | 170 | 3177 |
| 2015 | 162 | 3293 |
| 2016 | 186 | 3182 |
| 2017 | 174 | 3512 |
| 2018 | 217 | 3603 |
| 2019 | 317 | 4085 |
| 2020 | 336 | 4744 |
| 2021 | 315 | 6439 |
| 2022 | 323 | 6296 |
| 2023 | 305 | 7310 |
| 2024 | 383 | 7462 |
Prairie View A&M University alumni
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Mr. T
- Occupations
- security guardbounceractivisttelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Mr. T is an American actor and retired professional wrestler. He is known for his roles as B. A. Baracus in the 1980s television series The A-Team and as boxer Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III. He is also known for his distinctive hairstyle inspired by Mandinka warriors in West Africa, his copious gold jewelry, his tough-guy persona and his catchphrase "I pity the fool!", first uttered as Clubber Lang in Rocky III, then turned into a trademark used in slogans or titles, like the reality show I Pity the Fool in 2006.
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Megan Thee Stallion
- Occupations
- songwriterrappersingercollector
- Biography
-
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion (pronounced "the", not "thee"), is an American rapper and songwriter. Originally from Houston, Texas, she first garnered attention when videos of her freestyling became popular on social media platforms such as Instagram. She signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment in 2018, and saw her mainstream breakthrough the following year with the release of her singles "Hot Girl Summer" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Nicki Minaj) and "Cash Shit" (featuring DaBaby); the former peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 while the latter received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "Cash Shit" was also included on her commercial mixtape Fever (2019), which was followed by her extended play Suga (2020)—both of which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200.
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DJ Premier
- Occupations
- composerrapperrecord producerclub DJdisc jockey
- Biography
-
Christopher Edward Martin, known professionally as DJ Premier (also known as Preemo), is an American record producer and DJ. He has been frequently lauded as one of hip hop's greatest producers by publications such as Vibe. He formed the hip hop duo Gang Starr alongside American rapper Guru, with whom he has released seven albums. He formed another hip hop duo, PRhyme—with American rapper Royce da 5'9"—in 2014, with whom he has released two albums.
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Loni Love
- Occupations
- film actorcomediantelevision actor
- Biography
-
Loni Love is an American comedian, television host, actress, author, and former electrical engineer. While working as an electrical engineer in the early 2000s, she switched to music engineering, until later launching a career in stand-up comedy. She was the runner-up on Star Search 2003 and was named among the "Top 10 Comics to Watch" in both Variety and Comedy Central in 2009. She was one of the co-hosts of the syndicated daytime talk show The Real, which ran from July 15, 2013, and ended on June 3, 2022.
General info
| Alternative names | PVAMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1876 |
| Motto | Prairie View Produces Productive People |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - January; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,232 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | FM 1098 Road & University Drive Prairie View, Texas, 77446 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 9362613311 |