Prairie View A & M University
tuition & fees
$26,874
graduate tuition & fees
$17,378
acceptance rate
79%
Student Population
9,922
online students
842
Number of Programs
64
Financial Aid Amount
$9,220
SAT Scores
970
Graduation Rate
43%
Prairie View A & M University is a Public, 4 years college located in Prairie View, Texas. PVAMU ranked 391st in National Universities and 47th in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 9,922 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. PVAMU's acceptance rate is 79.31% last year (undergraduate school).
Prairie View A & M University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Prairie View A & M University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX 77446 |
| Phone | 936-261-3311 |
| WEB | www.pvamu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.pvamu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ |
| Online Application | www.applytexas.org/ |
| Financial Aid | www.pvamu.edu/faid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.pvamu.edu/faid/cost-of-attendance/#cost |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.pvamu.edu/sa/departments/veteranaffairs/ |
| Disability Service | www.pvamu.edu/disabilityservices/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Prairie View A & M University is 79.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.37%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79.31 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.37 % |
Tuition & Fees
PVAMU's 2025 tuition & fees is $11,299 for Texas residents and $26,874 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($26,874).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,993 for Texas residents and $17,378 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,299 | $26,874 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,993 | $17,378 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 9,922 students have enrolled at PVAMU (2024-2025). Among them, 842 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. PVAMU has 8,877 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,045 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,922 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 8,877 |
| Graduate Students | 1,045 |
| Online Enrollment | 842 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
PVAMU offers 64 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by PVAMU
| Number of programs | 64 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |