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Prairie View A & M University

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Prairie View, Texas 77446

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Prairie View A & M University is a public institution in Prairie View with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 949, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,411 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,041.

Established
1876
Motto
Prairie View Produces Productive People.
Mascot
Panther
Type
Public historically black land-grant university
Conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)
Division
Division I

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75%Acceptance
949SAT Avg
8,527Students
16:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$45,411Earnings 10yr
$14,041Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Prairie View A & M University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 949

Reading & WritingMid: 480
440520
MathMid: 465
410510

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1620

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

949

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,299
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,874
Room & Board$10,317
Books & Supplies$1,571
Total Cost of Attendance$25,958
Average Net Price$14,041
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,605
$30–48K$10,487
$48–75K$17,552
$75–110K$20,779
$110K+$23,032

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,041

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

52

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (67)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,527
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
62%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 85%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.2%
Freshman Retention74.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,350
8 Years$39,649
10 Years$45,411

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,700
Men
$41,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#395
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#170

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Varsity Sports — Panthers and

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from TX state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Houstonpop. 2.3M
44 mi(76 min)
Austinpop. 960K
105 mi(182 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
157 mi(272 min)

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