Prairie View A&M University

#1917 / #561
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
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Most Desirable School
Historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas, United States

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About Prairie View A&M University

According to Wikipedia, Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black land-grant university in Prairie View, Texas. Founded in 1876, it is one of Texas's two land-grant universities 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.

Prairie View A&M University's Online Degrees

Prairie View A&M University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
6,75377%42%95518

How Much Does Prairie View A&M University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$7,387$3,912

How Much Do Prairie View A&M University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Prairie View A&M University, then you can expect to earn an average of $40,700 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Prairie View A&M University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
8,8608,126734

Where is Prairie View A&M University?

Prairie View A&M University is located at FM 1098 Road & University Drive, Prairie View TX 77446

How Safe is Prairie View A&M University?

Prairie View has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Prairie View A&M University Known For?

Prairie View A&M University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Prairie View A&M University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Prairie View A&M University's Most Influential Alumni?

Prairie View A&M University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Nursing. Here are some of Prairie View A&M University's most famous alumni:

Sundiata Acoli
A Black Liberation Army member.
DJ Premier
An American record producer and DJ.
Frederick D. Patterson
Frederick D. Patterson
An American academic.
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion
An American rapper and songwriter.
Calvin Waller
Calvin Waller
A United States Army general.
Melynda Price
A Professor of Law and the Director of the African American and Africana Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky.
David L. Brewer III
David L. Brewer III
A United States admiral.
Mark Hanna Watkins
An Afro-American linguist and anthropologist .
Inez Beverly Prosser
An American psychologist.
Sidney A. McPhee
A President, Middle Tennessee State University.
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings
An American political pundit.
Craig Watkins
A District attorney.

Who Are Prairie View A&M University's Most Influential Faculty?

Prairie View A&M University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Nursing. Here are some of Prairie View A&M University's most famous alumni:

Ruth Simmons
An American academic and administrator.
Elizabeth Catlett
Elizabeth Catlett
A Black American-born Mexican artist .
Jewel Prestage
Jewel Prestage
An American political scientist and activist.
Clarence F. Stephens
An American mathematician.
George Edwards
A Director of Bands for Prairie View A&M University.
Ananda S Amarasekara
A Researcher.
Natali Hritonenko
A Belarusian-American applied mathematician.
Megumi Hada
A Researcher ORCID ID = 0000-0002-8523-9111.
Ram Ray
An American researcher, engineer, scientist, geologist, meteorologist, hydroclimatologist, and geomorphologist.
Hua-Jun Fan
A Researcher.
Haimanote K. Bayabil
A Researcher.
Jonathan A Grubb
A Researcher.

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