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
75%Acceptance
949SAT Avg
8,527Students
16:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$45,411Earnings 10yr
$14,041Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate75.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 949
Reading & WritingMid: 480
440520
MathMid: 465
410510
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 19
1620
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
Programs (67)
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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia