Financial Aid at PVAMU
Financial Aid Amount Received
$10,843 (40.35% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
90% of 8,103 students
7,645 undergraduate students (90% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at Prairie View A & M University. The percentage of students who received financial aid much higher 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, the percentage of students who received financial aid is average (the average of the schools is 87.80%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $10,843 and the average loan amount is $11,111. The average financial aid amount is 40.35% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $26,874).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,645 | 90% | $82,891,066 | $10,843 |
| Pell Grants | 5,572 | 66% | $28,276,535 | $5,075 |
| Federal Students Loans | 3,924 | 46% | $43,598,018 | $11,111 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 1,612 students have received one or more types of financial aid at Prairie View A & M University.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $14,071 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $6,520.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at Prairie View A & M University.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 1,634 | 98% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,612 | 97% | $22,682,221 | $14,071 |
| Federal Grants | 1,271 | 76% | $7,224,971 | $5,684 |
| Pell Grants | 1,271 | 76% | $6,593,514 | $5,188 |
| Other Federal Grants | 308 | 19% | $631,457 | $2,050 |
| State/Local Grants | 1,254 | 75% | $9,026,094 | $7,198 |
| Institutional Grants | 985 | 59% | $6,431,156 | $6,529 |
| Student Loans | 826 | 50% | $5,385,194 | $6,520 |
| Federal Student Loans | 749 | 45% | $3,995,050 | $5,334 |
| Other Student Loans | 82 | 5% | $1,390,144 | $16,953 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at Prairie View A & M University.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $16,068,551 | $12,886 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 506 | 506 | $8,270,924 | $16,346 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 363 | 326 | $4,265,452 | $11,751 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 237 | 237 | $2,310,987 | $9,751 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 72 | 72 | $689,142 | $9,571 |
| $110,001 - more | 69 | 69 | $532,046 | $7,711 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At Prairie View A & M University, for the first-time/full-time students, 1,247 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 128 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 0 |
| In-State Rate | 1,247 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 128 |
| Un-known | 289 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At Prairie View A & M University, 1,183 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 33 students live off-campus. In addition, 28 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 1,183 |
| Living Off-Campus | 33 |
| Living with Family | 28 |
| Un-known | 3 |