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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY (PVAMU)

  • FM 1098 Road & University Drive
  • Prairie View, TX 77446
  • OPEID College Code: 00363000
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  • General Phone: (936) 261-3311
  • President: George C. Wright
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 8,608
  • College Alias: PVAMU
  • College Mascot: Panthers
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  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Prairie View A&M University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Navy
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Historically Black College
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Prairie View A&M University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,9484,5277,475
Number Granted Admission (%)1,203 (41%)1,849 (41%)3,052 (41%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)680 (57%)960 (52%)1,640 (54%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,05582%
ACT ® Exam60747%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading360450
SAT ® Math370460
SAT ® Writing360450
 
ACT ® Composite1519
ACT ® English1319
ACT ® Math1619
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving79%66%56%73%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,413$5,016$5,023$1,268
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)11.7%11.8%11.4%
Number in Default281280345
Number in Repayment2,3962,3573,024
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,763$6,299$6,046
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,763$6,299$6,046
Out of State Tuition and Fees$15,073$14,729$15,406
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,500$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,815$8,500$7,212
Other Expenses$3,000$4,000$3,300
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,800$6,610$6,477
Other Expenses$3,000$4,000$3,300
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,000$4,000$3,300
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$18,578$20,299$17,758
In-State$18,578$20,299$17,758
Out of State$26,888$28,729$27,118
Off Campus
In-District$17,563$18,409$17,023
In-State$17,563$18,409$17,023
Out of State$25,873$26,839$26,383
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,763$11,799$10,546
In-State$10,763$11,799$10,546
Out of State$19,073$20,229$19,906
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Economics---
Agriculture21--
Animal Sciences-1-
Soil Science and Agronomy-1-
 
Architecture
Architecture1815-
Urban Planning-20-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology518-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting248-
Business Administration3530-
Finance9--
Management Information Systems10--
Marketing22--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication41--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer7--
Information Science Studies-5-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services---
Curriculum and Instruction-23-
Education Administration-24015
Educational and Instructional Media Design-1-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-1-
Health Teacher Education-1-
Physical Education-5-
Special Education Teaching-20-
 
Engineering
Chemical Engineering13--
Civil Engineering15--
Computer Engineering5--
Electrical Engineering2792
Engineering-11-
Mechanical Engineering21--
 
Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology20--
Construction Engineering Technology10--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology6--
Industrial Technology1--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature111-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences521-
Nutrition and Wellness Studies13--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature4--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Family Practice Nurse-18-
Health Services28--
Nursing142--
Nursing Administration-11-
Nursing, Other-7-
 
History
History8--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other61--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics7--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry43-
Physics1--
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology-255-
Forensic Psychology-11-
Psychology42--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work33--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education27--
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections, Other19122
Criminal Justice47--
 
Social Sciences
Political Science12--
Sociology37-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama6--
Music2--
Music Performance4--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 8,608
    • Undergraduate: 6,617 Graduate: 1,991
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,355 Female: 5,253
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,798 Female: 3,819
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 557 Female: 1,434
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,665 Part-Time: 1,943
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,080 Part-Time: 537
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 585 Part-Time: 1,406
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1612%
American Indian100.1%
Black7,43686%
Asian1622%
Hispanic3664%
White3915%
Unknown821%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18290.3%
Ages 18-192,33627%
Ages 20-211,98623%
Ages 22-241,78221%
Ages 25-2999412%
Ages 30-345376%
Ages 35-393714%
Ages 40-493854%
Ages 50-651862%
Age Over 6520.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,1581,048110
Faculty Status456352104
Tenured Faculty126126-
Graduate Assistants101-101
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service456352104
Primarily Instruction446342104
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4545-
Other Professionals2782771
Technical and/or Paraprofessional3793745
Clerical And Secretarial1771752
Skilled Crafts2727-
Service and/or Maintenance124124-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,799 (292)$63,562 (174)$56,724 (118)
Professor$81,279 (41)$84,569 (30)$72,308 (11)
Associate Professor$67,318 (62)$69,043 (47)$61,912 (15)
Assistant Professor$60,276 (66)$58,847 (37)$62,100 (29)
Instructor$49,619 (2)$49,619 (2)- (-)
Lecturer$50,989 (121)$51,744 (58)$50,293 (63)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$87,115 (49)$92,023 (32)$77,875 (17)
Professor$113,023 (12)$112,597 (10)$115,154 (2)
Associate Professor$96,388 (18)$98,120 (13)$91,883 (5)
Assistant Professor$71,711 (2)$66,540 (1)$76,881 (1)
Lecturer$60,820 (17)$59,584 (8)$61,918 (9)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,304 (341)$65,385 (206)$57,604 (135)
Professor$83,814 (53)$86,458 (40)$75,679 (13)
Associate Professor$69,916 (80)$71,478 (60)$65,229 (20)
Assistant Professor$60,229 (68)$58,731 (38)$62,127 (30)
Instructor$49,619 (2)$49,619 (2)- (-)
Lecturer$50,838 (138)$51,382 (66)$50,339 (72)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,857,650$1,206,107$651,543
Ratio (%)100%65%35%
 
Participants
All Athletes460276184
Unduplicated Athletes391244147
Baseball3232-
Basketball351718
All Track Combined17910277
Football104104-
Golf20119
Soccer24-24
Softball21-21
Tennis201010
Volleyball16-16
Bowling9-9
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$57,561$22,618
Assistant Coaches-$38,625$13,910
 
Coaches
All Coaches352015
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
All Track Combined422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Bowling1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students32%
 
By Gender
Male29%
Female35%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien10%
Black32%
Asian-
Hispanic38%
White47%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less11%
5 Years25%
6 Years32%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related22
Drug Related1012
Liquor Related14
On Campus
Weapons Related45
Drug Related1321
Liquor Related45
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape21
Robbery3-
Aggravated Assault23
Burglary5788
On Campus
Forcible Rape21
Robbery5-
Aggravated Assault36
Burglary7298
Vehicle Theft115
Arson-1
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  • Reviewed on: May 05, 2010 Flag Review
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  • over all great but i am into agriculture not much there
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Overall Rating: 3
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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