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Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TXPublicRural Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Prairie View A & M University is a public institution located in the rural setting of Prairie View, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading450 - 550
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math410 - 530
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 21
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,963
Earnings 5yr: $110,970
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,939
Earnings 5yr: $106,989
Debt: $28,081
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,290
Earnings 5yr: $80,276
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,591
Earnings 5yr: $92,981
Debt: $33,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,910
Earnings 5yr: $97,495
Debt: $27,392
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,708
Earnings 5yr: $96,773
Debt: $31,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,082
Earnings 5yr: $81,913
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,059
Earnings 5yr: $76,695
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,757
Earnings 5yr: $49,131
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,631
Earnings 5yr: $83,934
Debt: $28,064
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,898
Earnings 5yr: $63,263
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,964
Earnings 5yr: $61,625
Debt: $29,061
Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,641
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,549
Earnings 5yr: $60,163
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,359
Earnings 5yr: $82,312
Debt: $31,000
Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,540
Earnings 5yr: $63,882
Debt: $30,429
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,810
Earnings 5yr: $43,136
Debt: $33,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,212
Earnings 5yr: $55,009
Debt: $31,000
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,507
Earnings 5yr: $59,427
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,715
Earnings 5yr: $47,522
Debt: $31,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,570
In-State Tuition$11,299
Out-of-State Tuition$26,874
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
66%
Pell Grants
68%
Take Loans
29%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$36,350
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,411
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
34%
Men66%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 34% men and 66% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$40,668
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