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Prairie View A&M, founded in 1876, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Human Science, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, and Nursing. Its 1,440-acre campus is located in Prairie View, 45 miles from Houston.

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Public
studentType
Coed
8,056
Undergraduates
876
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
74% of 8,783 applicants were admitted
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.3
SAT Math
477 average
420-510 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
486 average
440-530 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
18 average
16-20 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $28,075
Out-of-state: $43,278
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $11,299
Out-of-state: $26,502
Room and Board
$10,317
Average Percent of Need Met
81%
Average Freshman Award
$21,050
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$30,223
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
292
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Prairie View Population
5,786
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Houston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
53% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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Panther
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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International Students
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
45%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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