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Prairie View A & M University
  • 4 Year
  • PRAIRIE VIEW, TX

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade C minus

Prairie View is an above-average public university located in Prairie View, Texas. As a historically black college, Prairie View has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,571 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Prairie View acceptance rate is 76%. Popular majors include Nursing, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies. Graduating 37% of students, Prairie View alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,800.

About

FM 1098 ROAD & UNIVERSITY DRIVE
PRAIRIE VIEW, TX 77446
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference

Prairie View A & M University Rankings

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Prairie View Admissions

Acceptance Rate
76%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
870-1040
ACT Range
16-20
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$13,794 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,691 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
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Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    65%
  • On Campus
    4%
  • Online
    31%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,571 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
801
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
67%
Varsity Athletes
5%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
37%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%

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