by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,372 undergraduates in 2020, Prairie View A & M University is a public university located in Prairie View, Texas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Prairie View A & M University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Prairie View A & M University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Prairie View A & M University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Prairie View A & M University is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Prairie View A & M University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Prairie View A & M University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Prairie View A & M University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Prairie View A & M University for Veterans Guide.
Prairie View A & M University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 8,372 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,571 (90.4%). Part-time attendance was 801 (9.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7,571 | 801 | 8,372 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Prairie View A & M University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Prairie View A & M University #2189 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Prairie View A & M University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Prairie View A & M University Diversity Guide.
Prairie View A & M University has a total of 497 student athletes, 290 men and 207 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $6,698,587 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $6,698,587 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Prairie View A & M University Athletics