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Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View A&M University is an Historically Black College and University in the Houston metro area and the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Texas A&M University system, PVAMU is home to eight colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees. For musically inclined students, Prairie View A&M features a marching band known as “The Marching Storm” that competes at the annual Honda Battle of the Bands. Prairie View A&M also fields 14 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Panthers.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1, 2020 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 1, 2019 | |
| Other | January 4, 2020 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,516
Total Number of Undergrads
8,524
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
12%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
36%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $10,786
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $25,654
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
86%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,586
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
170
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Houston
Dallas
Austin
San Antonio
Atlanta
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
61%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,700
What Students Are Saying
3.74
Average Rating
pvamu provides you with an all around college experience from the classroom to the extracurricular activities.
the history and culture you will soak in exceeds any parents expectations.
professors at pvamu constantly show support to their students by aiding in any way possible in the students success.
the history and culture you will soak in exceeds any parents expectations.
professors at pvamu constantly show support to their students by aiding in any way possible in the students success.
jasmine from spring, tx
the university itself is an historic landmark in the state texas, being the second oldest public institute. the university is the, ivy league of hbcus, your education will not be taken for granted. family- oriented, campus, you'll feel right at home.
Panther
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