Prairie View A & M University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	4,808
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Prairie View, Texas, Prairie View is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Prairie View is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Prairie View A & M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Prairie View is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Texas is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Prairie View is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

Prairie View boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,299

Cost of attendance at Prairie View A & M University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,874

Cost of attendance at Prairie View A & M University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Prairie View A & M University received on average $13,391 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,391

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,186	69%	$5,322	$6,311,408
Other Federal Grant	1,194	69%	$5,863	$7,000,994
State Grant/Scholarships	857	50%	$6,671	$5,717,320
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,285	75%	$6,505	$8,358,904
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,574	92%	$13,391	$21,077,218

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Prairie View A & M University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Prairie View A & M University students is 41.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.7%.

41.6%

asian 33.3% 7 students
African American 42.1% 617 students
white 26.1% 6 students
hispanic 40.0% 34 students
International Students 71.4% 10 students
Mixed Race 20.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Prairie View A & M University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Prairie View A & M University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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