Prairie View A & M University
PVAMU
Prairie View, Texas 77446
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Prairie View A & M University is a public institution in Prairie View with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 949, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 8.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,411 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,041.
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Varsity Sports — Panthers and
History & Fun Facts
- •" The legislation made Prairie A M the first state supported institution of higher learning for African Americans in Texas.
- •It was established on the former Alta Vista Plantation.
- •" And finally in 1973, the legislature changed the name of the institution to Prairie View Agricultural Mechanical University (Prairie View A M University).
- •The 1983 amendment also dedicated the university to more enhancements as an "institution of the first class" under the governing board of the Texas A M University System.
- •The constitutional amendment was approved by the voters on November 6, 1984.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 949
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Programs (67)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
52
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average