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ACT
16/20
SAT
870/1050
Estimated Cost
$23,750
Financial Aid
$28,782
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU or PV) is a public historically black university (HBCU) in Prairie View, Texas. Founded in 1876, it is one of Texas's two land-grant universities and the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state. It offers baccalaureate degrees in 50 academic majors, 37 master's degrees and four doctoral degree programs through eight colleges and the School of Architecture. PVAMU is a member of the Texas A&M University System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Location
Located in Prairie View, Texas.
FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View, TX, 77446, Waller County
Prairie View A & M University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1419 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Texas
#57 of 426
Best HBCU Colleges in America
#14 of 89
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Prairie View A & M University is Medical followed by Engineering, Business Management, Psychology and Security & Enforcement.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Prairie View A & M University within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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