Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1876Distant ruralHBCUSEVP certified

About

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU or PV) is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university in Prairie View, Texas, United States. Founded in 1876, it is the oldest public HBCU in Texas and the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state. It offers baccalaureate degrees in 50 academic majors, 37 master's degrees and four doctoral degree programs through eight colleges and the School of Architecture. PVAMU is the largest HBCU in the state of Texas and the third largest HBCU in the United States. PVAMU is a member of the Texas A&M University System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Prairie View A&M fields 18 intercollegiate sports teams, commonly known by their Prairie View A&M Panthers nickname.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$26,874
Estimated total for international students: US$42,130
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$11,299
Total cost for in-state students: US$26,555

Net price calculatorpvamu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 8,877
Graduate students: 1,045
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 17 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 79%
SAT: Reading and writing 450–550 · Maths 410–530
ACT: 16–21

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 46%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$49,183

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (63)

Bachelor's degrees36 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgriculture, GeneralArchitectureBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degrees22 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesArchitectureBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesInformation Science/StudiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees5 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.