Prairie View A & M University
Historically Black college or university · Prairie View, TX · 8,877 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
860–1080
ACT (middle 50%)
16–21
Average net price
$13,638
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$26,555
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
46%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Prairie View A & M University?
Prairie View A & M University accepts about 79 of every 100 applicants (79%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 860 and 1080 on the SAT. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 860, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–21.
The latest federal data says Prairie View A & M University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Prairie View A & M University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Prairie View A & M University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $26,555 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,638 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $26,874 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$11,299
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$26,874
- Room & board$10,317
- Total cost of attendance$26,555
- Average net price after grants$13,638
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Engineering.
Prairie View A & M University FAQ
- What is Prairie View A & M University's acceptance rate?
- 79% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Prairie View A & M University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 860–1080. Aim for 1080 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Prairie View A & M University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–21.
- Is Prairie View A & M University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Prairie View A & M University requires SAT or ACT scores, but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Prairie View A & M University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Prairie View A & M University cost?
- About $26,555 a year before aid; $13,638 on average after grants.
- What is Prairie View A & M University's FAFSA school code?
- 003630. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Prairie View A & M University receives your information.
- What is Prairie View A & M University's graduation rate?
- 46% of students finish within six years.
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