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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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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 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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