Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View A & M University (PVAMU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Prairie View, TX. It is a historically black school. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2022 tuition & fees of Prairie View A & M University is $11,299 for Texas residents and $26,874 for out-of-state students. 90% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,536.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,248 and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $40,700. The salary range after graduation from PVAMU varies by field of study and the average salary range $22,000 to $71,800.
Directory Information
| Address | FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX 77446 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 936-261-3311 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Sevices |
| School Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Prairie View A & M University are $11,299 for in-state students and $26,874 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $7,993 for in-state students and $17,378 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $11,299 for Texas residents and $26,874 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $7,992 for Texas residents and $17,379 for out-of-state students.
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $40,700. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program shows the highest salary with $71,800 after graduating.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $11,299 | $26,874 |
| Graduate | $7,993 | $17,378 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $11,299 | $26,874 |
| Graduate | $7,992 | $17,379 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the school directly. See the school's bursar/financial aid page for more information.
2022 Key Stats
The Acceptance rate at Prairie View A & M University is 76% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 955.
The average graduation rate is 37%. Total 9,248 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 76% Acceptance Rate / 35% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 955 SAT / 18 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 37% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 33% |
| Retention Rate | 74%(full-time), 13% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.88% (17 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 9,248 (8,372 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $11,536 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $40,700 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $22,000 - $71,800 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Prairie View A & M University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
PVAMU provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Prairie View A & M University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 4,270. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $2,839.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Historical Black School | Yes |
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 4,270 |
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