Prairie View A & M University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Prairie View A & M University is a public institution located in Prairie View, Texas with approximately 8,527 undergraduate students enrolled. Prairie View A & M University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,041 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $40,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university in Prairie View, Texas, United States. Founded in 1876, it is the oldest public HBCU in Texas 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 the largest HBCU in the state of Texas and the third largest HBCU in the United States. PVAMU is a member of the Texas A&M University System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $14,041/year average net price, this HBCU is genuinely affordable, and its history as Texas's oldest public HBCU gives it a distinct identity and community that many students find invaluable. However, the 43% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish — and median earnings of $40,700 a decade out are modest, so you'll want to think carefully about your major and career plan before enrolling. Worth considering if the HBCU experience, cost, or specific programs align with your goals, but go in with a clear plan and use every support resource available.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,527 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Prairie View A & M University
FM 1098 Road & University Drive
Prairie View, TX 77446
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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