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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

editorial

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 7,163 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Prairie View acceptance rate is 77%. Popular majors include Nursing, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies. Graduating 42% of students, Prairie View alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,800.

About

FM 1098 ROAD & UNIVERSITY DR
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

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Prairie View Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
840-1050
ACT Range
18-20
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
$14,927 / 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
$13,391 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 153 responses
55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 204 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 203 responses

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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
    53%
  • On Campus
    42%
  • Online
    5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,163 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
940
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
69%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 143 responses
  • Easy going
    41%
  • Depends on who you know
    12%
  • Driven
    12%
  • Chill
    10%
  • Exposure
    9%
  • Rachet
    6%
  • Outgoing
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 234 responses
Poll
66%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 258 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 161 responses
  • Productive
    22%
  • Live
    15%
  • It's only live if you make it live
    12%
  • Connecting
    12%
  • Cool
    9%
  • Unity
    9%
  • Diverse
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
42%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 107 responses

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