Prairie View A & M University
http://www.pvamu.eduFM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, Texas 77446
(936) 261-3311
PVAMU Mission Prairie View A&M University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. It is committed to achieving relevance in each component of its mission by addressing issues and proposing solutions through programs and services designed to respond to the needs and aspirations of individuals, families, organizations, agencies, schools, and communities--both rural and urban. Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution by legislative designation, serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population, and a land-grant institution by federal statute. Having been designated by the Texas constitution as one of the three "institutions of the first class" (1984), the ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army, Navy) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
| Campus Setting | Town: Distant |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Prairie View A & M University, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,120), and 73% receive loans ($7,890 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,815. Off campus it is around $6,800. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Prairie View A & M University is $12,343 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $6,763 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $15,073 |
| Tuition Graduate in State | $3,470 |
| Tuition Graduate Out of State | $8,492 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $18,578 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $26,888 |
| Total Expense In State Off Campus | $17,563 |
| Total Expense in State off Campus With Family | $10,763 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus | $25,873 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy | $19,073 |
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In Fall 2009, 7,475 people applied to Prairie View A & M University. Of the applicants, 41.0% were admitted (41.0% male & 41.0% female ) and 54.0% accepted (57.0% male and 52.0% female) Of the 6,617 undergraduate students at Prairie View A & M University, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (89.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 71.0% of the 1,991 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 93.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 71.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 40.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 13.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 38.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 32.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | April 1 |
| Admissions Office Phone | 936-261-1000 |
| Admissions Office Email | ejmcginty@pvamu.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | P.O. Box 519, Mail Stop 1009 Prairie View, Texas 77446 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/2566.asp |
| Admissions Website | http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/6898.asp (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX?s_logon_msg=Y |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Prairie View A & M University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 360 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 450 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 370 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 460 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 360 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 450 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 15 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 13 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 19 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences | 21 | 2 | |||
| Agricultural Economics | 0 | ||||
| Agriculture, General | 21 | ||||
| Animal Sciences, General | 1 | ||||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 1 | ||||
| Architecture and related services | 18 | 35 | |||
| Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) | 18 | 15 | |||
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | 20 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 51 | 8 | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 51 | 8 | |||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 100 | 38 | |||
| Accounting | 24 | 8 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 30 | |||
| Finance, General | 9 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General | 10 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 22 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 41 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 41 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 7 | 5 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 5 | ||||
| Education | 291 | 15 | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 0 | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 23 | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 240 | 15 | |||
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 1 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | ||||
| Engineering | 81 | 20 | 2 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 13 | ||||
| Civil Engineering, General | 15 | ||||
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | ||||
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 27 | 9 | 2 | ||
| Engineering, General | 11 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | ||||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 37 | ||||
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 20 | ||||
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 10 | ||||
| Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician | 6 | ||||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 1 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 11 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | 1 | |||
| Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 18 | 21 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 5 | 21 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 13 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 4 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 170 | 36 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | 18 | ||||
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 28 | ||||
| Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) | 11 | ||||
| Nursing, Other | 7 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 142 | ||||
| History | 8 | ||||
| History, General | 8 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 7 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 61 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 61 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 27 | ||||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 27 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 5 | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 42 | 266 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 255 | ||||
| Forensic Psychology | 11 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 42 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 33 | ||||
| Social Work | 33 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 66 | 12 | 2 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 19 | 12 | 2 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 47 | ||||
| Social sciences | 15 | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||||
| Sociology | 3 | 7 | |||
| Visual and performing arts | 12 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||||
| Music, General | 2 | ||||
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