Prairie View A & M University Admission
Acceptance Rate
79.31%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.37%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,885
SAT Scores
970
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 12,936 students have applied and 10,259 students have allowed to admit to Prairie View A & M University (Acceptance rate: 79.31%). PVAMU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.37 % where 1,885 students have finally enrolled out of 10,259 admitted students.
PVAMU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Sam Houston State University and Tarleton State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 87.45%).
PVAMU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 20.29%).
How to Apply to Prairie View A & M University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply PVAMU. PVAMU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at PVAMU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Prairie View A & M University is 970 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Prairie View A & M University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,061). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A & M University | 970 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,061 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Prairie View A & M University, 1,182 students submitted SAT scores (63% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 970 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 500 | 550 |
| Mathematics | 410 | 470 | 530 |
| Total | 860 | 970 | 1,080 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Prairie View A & M University, 305 students submitted ACT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| English | 14 | 18 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 17 | 20 |
PVAMU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Prairie View A & M University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and Admission test scores.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |