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Public, 4-Year
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in TX. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$11,299

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

75.3%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

42.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$45,411

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Prairie View A & M University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Prairie View, TX. With a competitive tuition profile of $11,299, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 42.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing440 – 520
20025th–75th percentile800
Math410 – 510
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite16 – 20
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Transfer-Out Rate25.5%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$45,196

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$15,411

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$108,914

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$263,024

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 42%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Prairie View A & M University is $27,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
67.0%
33.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
85.2%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more
3.5%
White
1.2%
Unknown
0.9%
Asian
0.8%
International
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$11,299

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$9,605
$30k - $48k$10,487
$48k - $75k$17,552
$75k+$20,779

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients62.4%
Using Federal Loans58.1%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment28.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

74.1%

Success

42.4%

In-State Cost

$11,299

Age 25+ Students

7.0%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

2,503 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Prairie View (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Prairie View (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.