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Prairie View A & M University

#320 in US ranking Prairie View, TX
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Prairie View A & M University award

Cost

Cost / year
$26,555
Tuition & fees
$11,299
Avg. aid
$9,220
Receiving aid
88%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
860–1080
ACT range
16–21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median salary
$48,130
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Prairie View A & M University?

Homecoming is one of Prairie View A&M's most recognizable recurring traditions. It brings together students and alumni around activities connected to the university, including the football calendar, performances, and gatherings. The specific schedule changes each year.

Other reported campus events include an International Festival and Hump Day programming. The festival offers a setting for cultural exchange, while Hump Day events provide a recurring midweek opportunity for campus participation. Students should use the current events calendar for dates and organizers rather than assume that a past event format will repeat unchanged.

What are the student housing and dining options at Prairie View A & M University?

Prairie View A&M offers university-affiliated housing for undergraduates, including residential arrangements that students should compare by room type, eligibility, contract length, and proximity to their classes. Housing availability does not, by itself, guarantee a particular placement.

Prospective residents should check the current housing application, deadlines, deposit and cancellation terms, and any first-year residence rules before committing. Reported housing amenities include high-speed internet access. Students may also bring a car as first-years, subject to the university's current registration and parking requirements.

Campus dining and meal-plan choices should be reviewed alongside a housing offer: a required or optional plan can substantially affect a student's actual bill. Students considering off-campus housing should compare lease length, transportation, utilities, and food costs with the terms of a campus residence contract, rather than comparing rent with a room charge alone.

Prairie View A & M University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

Prairie View A & M University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Campus size
1,502 acres

Prairie View A & M University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

John B. Coleman Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Prairie View A & M University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Prairie View A & M University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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