Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, PVAMU's acceptance rate is 76.07% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.01%. 1,799 men and 3,892 women applied to PVAMU and 1,294 men and 3,035 women students were accepted.
Among them, 493 men and 1,066 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at PVAMU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 5,691 | 1,799 | 3,892 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 4,329 | 1,294 | 3,035 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,559 | 493 | 1,066 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 76.07% | 71.93% | 77.98% | - | - |
| Yield | 36.01% | 38.10% | 35.12% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 1,451 students (93% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 444 students (28%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at PVAMU.
The median SAT score is 950 with 480 SAT EBRW and 470 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 530 and the 25th percentile is 440. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 520 and 25th percentile is 420 .
The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75th percentile score of 21 and 25th percentile score of 16 at PVAMU. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 17.
The SAT and ACT scores at Prairie View A & M University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 860 | 950 | 1050 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 440 | 480 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 470 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| ACT English | 15 | 17 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,559 first-year students enrolled in PVAMU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.72% and part-time students is 1.28%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 31.62% and women students is 68.38%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at PVAMU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,559 | 493 | 1,066 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,539 | 486 | 1,053 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 20 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at PVAMU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Prairie View A & M University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Prairie View A & M University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to PVAMU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.pvamu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ |
| Online Application | www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX?s_logon_msg=Y |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research) |