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Just northwest of Houston sits Prairie View A&M University—affectionately known as “The Hill”—a public institution and member of the Texas A&M University System that offers 36 degrees and 48 minors across its 8 schools. PVAMU was designated an “institution of the first class” via a 1984 amendment to the Texas Constitution, and its diverse curriculums are plain to see in the more than 1,800 courses offered each semester. Research contributes to the school’s prominence, which means that funding is readily available for undergraduates across all disciplines. For instance, the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences’ Cooperative Extension Program delivers practical knowledge to small farm producers and youth throughout the state, with students acting as trained volunteers, and the College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology provides groundbreaking research through its Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center. The Toni Morrison Writing Program (made possible via a large donation from MacKenzie Scott) features an annual Writer-in-Residence who gives public readings, lectures, and critiques of students’ works. There are plentiful resources available to ensure no students are left behind, including a dedicated university tutoring center, academic success workshops, and a Writing Center.
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Derodrick Jonkins
Univerisity Recruiter
Address
P.O. Box 518; MS 1011
Prairie View, TX 77446
Phone
936-261-1089
recruitment@pvamu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Purple Zone Student Sports Bar
Memorial Student Center
Baby Dome
J.B. Coleman Library
Jazzman Coffee Cafe
University College and University Village
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Walmart
Houston Premium Outlets
Katy Mills Mall
Galleria Mall
Downtown Houston
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
936-261-1089
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Tour Date
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
recruitment@pvamu.edu
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
recruitment@pvamu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Bush Intercontinental AirportTaxis/Rental CarsGrant for Shuttle Service
Driving Instructions to Campus
Depart Bush Intercontinental Airport and turn left on J.F. Kennedy Blvd. Keep right onto ramp towards Hardy Toll Rd. Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto E Hardy St Rd towards Beltway 8 / Sam Houston Parkway. Take Ramp (LEFT) onto Beltway 8 W [Sam Houston Pky W] towards Beltway 8 West Turn RIGHT (West) onto N Belt Dr E [BeltToll road* Road name changes to (W) Sam Houston Tollway. Keep on Sam Houston Toll Rd until you come to US 290 exit. Take exit US 290/Austin and go about 30 miles until you see FM 1098/Prairie View AandM University. Exit and turn right onto FM 1098. The University is about one half mile straight in front of you.
Local Accommodations
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Admissions
- Overview
- GPA Breakdown
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- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:5,620
Acceptance Rate:76%
Average HS GPA:3.37
GPA Breakdown
2%
4.0
16%
3.75 - 3.99
22%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
21%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
2.00 - 2.49
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 520
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 510
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
860 - 940
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
16 - 20
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — June 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
87/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Prominent Alumni
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
539
with Terminal Degree
341
423
Minority
292
Men
247
Women
14
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agricultural Economics.
Agriculture, General.
Animal Sciences, General.
Soil Science and Agronomy, General.
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Toxicology.
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
EDUCATION.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
ENGINEERING.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
HISTORY.
History, General.
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Physics, General.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Lafayette Collins
Special Agent U.S. Secret Service
Craig Washington
Attorney at Law
Walter O. Crook
District Engineer, Texas Dept. of Transportation
James A Cheatam
Division Admn. U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Julius Wesley Becton, Jr.
Lt. Gen. U.S. A. Retired
Paul J. Matthews
Founder and Curator of Buffalo Soldiers Natl. Museum
Kase L. Lauval
Chairman and Chief Exe. Officer CAMAC Holding Inc.
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Academics
Just northwest of Houston sits Prairie View A&M University—affectionately known as “The Hill”—a public institution and member of the Texas A&M University System that offers 36 degrees and 48 minors across its 8 schools. PVAMU was designated an “institution of the first class” via a 1984 amendment to the Texas Constitution, and its diverse curriculums are plain to see in the more than 1,800 courses offered each semester. Research contributes to the school’s prominence, which means that funding is readily available for undergraduates across all disciplines. For instance, the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences’ Cooperative Extension Program delivers practical knowledge to small farm producers and youth throughout the state, with students acting as trained volunteers, and the College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology provides groundbreaking research through its Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center. The Toni Morrison Writing Program (made possible via a large donation from MacKenzie Scott) features an annual Writer-in-Residence who gives public readings, lectures, and critiques of students’ works. There are plentiful resources available to ensure no students are left behind, including a dedicated university tutoring center, academic success workshops, and a Writing Center.
Career
In the wake of the tragic death of Houston native George Floyd, the university opened a Center for Race and Justice and now requires all incoming students to take a class on the history of race. The center holds regular events such as the “Art as Activism” symposium and lectures such as “Race, STEM and Social Justice in America.” Friday are Spirit Days (when students are encouraged to wear the school’s royal purple and gold colors), and the university’s “Marching Storm” and Black Foxes dance line put on theme-oriented halftime pageants and stomping drum routines at sporting events throughout the year, including the school’s legendary homecoming. During the annual Week of Welcome, students get their first glimpse at the more than 150 organizations available to them, as well as a taste of events such as Food Truck Friday, a pep rally, and a water balloon fight. Additionally, the university holds annual student convocations and regularly brings renowned speakers, scholars, and celebrities to campus.
Culture
PVAMU’s motto is the delightfully alliterative “Prairie View Produces Productive People,” and that's backed up by a serious pledge to educate students for the 21st-century work force. To that end, courses are constantly being developed to address industry developments, and some schools even have their own dedicated Career Services department (such as the College of Engineering). Payscale.com says PVAMU graduates earn an average of $76,000 base salary. Notable alumni include activist Sandra Bland, actor and spokesperson Mr. T, and jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman.
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
- Students Say
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Students Say
PVAMU’s motto is the delightfully alliterative “Prairie View Produces Productive People,” and that's backed up by a serious pledge to educate students for the 21st-century work force. To that end, courses are constantly being developed to address industry developments, and some schools even have their own dedicated Career Services department (such as the College of Engineering). Payscale.com says PVAMU graduates earn an average of $76,000 base salary. Notable alumni include activist Sandra Bland, actor and spokesperson Mr. T, and jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman.
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Nov 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,702
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,253
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,024
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
57%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$30,246
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$2,588
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,191
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$14,353
Required Fees
$2,802
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,380
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,826
Transportation for Commuters
$1,624
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,611
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,104
Foreign Countries Represented
40
Demographics
85.33%
Black
8.08%
Hispanic
1.21%
Caucasian
1.10%
International
68% female
32% male
10% are out of state
90% are full time
10% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
56%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
89%
Campus Environment
Rural
Fire safety rating
82/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
100
Number of Honor Societies
15
Number of Social Sororities
9
Number of Religious Organizations
6
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Panthers)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Panthers)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Sustainability
Green rating
60*
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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