Prairie View A & M University
PublicPrairie View, TX
Prairie View A & M University, in Prairie View, TX, is a public large school, enrolling around 8,877 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 79% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $115,939/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: May 17, 2027
Confirm on Prairie View A & M University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $15,575 more per year in tuition and fees (2.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Prairie View A & M University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Prairie View A & M University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Prairie View A & M University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Prairie View A & M University's acceptance rate?
Prairie View A & M University in Prairie View, TX admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Prairie View A & M University?
Admitted students at Prairie View A & M University typically score between 860–1080 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Prairie View A & M University?
Admitted students at Prairie View A & M University typically score between 16–21 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Prairie View A & M University cost?
Prairie View A & M University's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,362 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Prairie View A & M University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Prairie View A & M University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Prairie View A & M University?
For 2024-25, Prairie View A & M University's published tuition and required fees were $26,874 for out-of-state students and $11,299 for in-state students -- $15,575 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Prairie View A & M University?
Prairie View A & M University's deadlines are Regular Decision May 17, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Prairie View A & M University require students to live on campus?
No -- Prairie View A & M University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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