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 2021 tuition & fees of Prairie View A & M University is $11,099 for Texas residents and $26,398 for out-of-state students. 83% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,271.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,516 and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
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 |
2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Prairie View A & M University are $11,099 for in-state students and $26,398 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $7,851 for in-state students and $17,071 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $11,421 for Texas residents and $27,164 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $8,079 for Texas residents and $17,567 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 | $11,099 | $26,398 |
| Graduate | $7,851 | $17,071 |
*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $11,421 | $27,164 |
| Graduate | $8,079 | $17,567 |
The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2021 Key Stats
The Acceptance rate at Prairie View A & M University is 80% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 955.
The average graduation rate is 36%. Total 9,516 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 » | 80% Acceptance Rate / 35% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 955 SAT / 18 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 36% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 31% |
| Retention Rate | 74%(full-time), 50% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.26% (19 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 9,516 (8,524 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $10,271 |
| 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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