Prairie View A & M University, TX
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Prairie View A & M University Rankings
Affordability81
Selectivity6
Retention32
Graduation1
Earnings21
Diversity15
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Prairie View A & M University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Engineering16%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs16%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Prairie View A & M University
74%
Admission Rate
480
Median SAT Math
490
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–520
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–530
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Prairie View A & M University
$11K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Prairie View A & M University
74%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
29%
Repayment Rate
$301
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 50% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $43K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 24% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 29% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 36% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 45% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Prairie View A & M University
74%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
35%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 12% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 35% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 35% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 27% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 20% | 36% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 34% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Prairie View A & M University
94%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Prairie View A & M University
8,524
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
992
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 84% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 9% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
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