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Prairie View a & M University (PVAMU)
- 5th Street Ave. A, L.W. Minor Street.
- Prairie View, TX 77446
- OPEID College Code: 00363000
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- General Phone: (936) 261-3311
- President: George C. Wright
- Website: www.pvamu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 8,382
- College Alias: PVAMU
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - PVAMU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.pvamu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,786 | 2,710 | 4,496 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 934 (52%) | 1,395 (51%) | 2,329 (52%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 541 (58%) | 690 (49%) | 1,231 (53%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,024 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 629 | 48% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 370 | 460 |
| SAT ® Math | 370 | 470 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: PVAMU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 69% | 53% | 33% | 24% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,243 | $4,043 | $4,127 | $3,220 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 14.8% |
| Number in Default | 345 | 306 | 291 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,024 | 2,549 | 1,960 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,948 | $4,480 | $4,036 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,620 | $11,080 | $10,660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $980 | $771 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,212 | $6,342 | $6,204 |
| Other Expenses | $3,300 | $2,805 | $2,385 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,477 | $6,342 | $7,445 |
| Other Expenses | $3,300 | $2,805 | $2,385 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,300 | $2,805 | $2,385 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,660 | $14,607 | $13,396 |
| Out of State | $23,332 | $21,207 | $20,020 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,925 | $14,607 | $14,637 |
| Out of State | $22,597 | $21,207 | $21,261 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,448 | $8,265 | $7,192 |
| Out of State | $16,120 | $14,865 | $13,816 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,382 Undergraduate: 6,118 Graduate: 2,264
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,195 Female: 5,187
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,634 Female: 3,484
- Graduate Gender Male: 561 Female: 1,703
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,145 Part-Time: 2,237
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,466 Part-Time: 652
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 679 Part-Time: 1,585
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 147 | 2% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Black | 7,442 | 89% |
| Asian | 134 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 318 | 4% |
| White | 304 | 4% |
| Unknown | 25 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 30 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,088 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,810 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,662 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,015 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 591 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 496 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 474 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 213 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,127 | 1,019 | 108 |
| Faculty Status | 439 | 337 | 102 |
| Tenured Faculty | 111 | 111 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 57 | - | 57 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 439 | 337 | 102 |
| Primarily Instruction | 431 | 329 | 102 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 348 | 344 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 309 | 307 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 121 | 120 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 97 | 97 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,788 (269) | $61,218 (171) | $54,547 (98) |
| Professor | $77,172 (40) | $79,967 (30) | $68,787 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $62,999 (54) | $63,930 (42) | $59,741 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,277 (79) | $58,304 (52) | $55,299 (27) |
| Instructor | $48,406 (2) | $48,406 (2) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $50,035 (94) | $50,122 (45) | $49,955 (49) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,268 (64) | $87,059 (44) | $74,929 (20) |
| Professor | $109,359 (15) | $111,561 (12) | $100,548 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $90,026 (19) | $91,172 (13) | $87,543 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,136 (8) | $84,739 (4) | $63,533 (4) |
| Lecturer | $62,964 (22) | $64,512 (15) | $59,648 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,583 (333) | $63,267 (215) | $55,693 (118) |
| Professor | $80,528 (55) | $83,199 (42) | $71,898 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $65,774 (73) | $66,451 (55) | $63,704 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,588 (87) | $59,092 (56) | $54,871 (31) |
| Instructor | $48,406 (2) | $48,406 (2) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $50,316 (116) | $50,787 (60) | $49,811 (56) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,411,904 | $944,921 | $466,983 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 455 | 280 | 175 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 377 | 234 | 143 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 179 | 103 | 76 |
| Football | 104 | 104 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Bowling | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $50,992 | $19,583 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $34,229 | $11,936 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 25% |
| Black | 38% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| White | 29% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 5 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 21 | 21 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 12 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 6 |
| Burglary | 98 | 86 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 14 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 5 |
| Burglary | 88 | 77 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
