Prairie View A & M University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
75.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
32.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,559
SAT Scores
940
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,691 students have applied and 4,329 students have allowed to admit to Prairie View A & M University (Acceptance rate: 76.07%). PVAMU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 36.01 % where 1,559 students have finally enrolled out of 4,329 admitted students.
PVAMU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at El Paso and Lamar University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 92.20%).
PVAMU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 24.00%).
How to Apply to Prairie View A & M University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply PVAMU. PVAMU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.pvamu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX?s_logon_msg=Y |
| Financial Aid | www.pvamu.edu/faid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.pvamu.edu/faid/cost-of-attendance/#cost |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.pvamu.edu/sa/departments/veteranaffairs/ |
| Disability Service | www.pvamu.edu/disabilityservices/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at PVAMU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Prairie View A & M University is 940 and the average ACT score is 18. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Prairie View A & M University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,010). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A & M University | 940 | 18 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,010 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Prairie View A & M University, 1,451 students submitted SAT scores (93% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 940 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 440 | 480 | 530 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 470 | 520 |
| Total | 860 | 950 | 1,050 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Prairie View A & M University, 444 students submitted ACT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 18 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| English | 15 | 17 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 17 | 19 |
PVAMU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Prairie View A & M University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |