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Prairie View A & M University, also referred to as PVAMU, was established in 1876, and is a historically black university in Prairie View, Texas. It is a member of the Texas A & M University System, offering enrollment to more than 8,000 students. The university awards baccalaureate degrees in over 50 academic majors, more than 30 master’s degrees and several doctoral degree programs.
Prarie View has nine colleges and schools which are:
Prairie View A & M University sponsors a large number of varsity and intramural sports programs. The athletics teams are called the Panthers, and they participate in sports including baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field and volleyball.
Prairie View A & M University is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Prairie View, TX. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Prairie View A & M University earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include architecture and planning and therapy and counseling.
Prairie View A & M University does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007-2008, 40% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 370 to 460 for students at Prairie View A & M University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 380 and 480.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Prairie View A & M University, in 2007-2008, had 8,382 students (7,557 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
Most students at Prairie View A & M University attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Prairie View A & M University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Southwestern Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Prairie View A & M University
5th Street Ave. A, L.W. Minor Street.
Prairie View, TX 77446
General Phone: (936) 261-3311
http://www.pvamu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 320 | educational administration, special ed, curriculum and instruction, health teaching, reading teaching, physical education teaching, instructional media design, agricultural teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 310 | counseling psychology, psychology, forensic psychology |
| Business and Management | 113 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS, finance |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 106 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 94 | interdisciplinary studies, political science, English, sociology, Spanish language, history, geography |
| Engineering | 84 | electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 65 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Family and Social Work | 65 | family and consumer science, social work, food and nutrition |
| Architecture and Planning | 64 | architecture, urban planning |
| Science | 57 | biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology |
| Media | 52 | communication studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 32 | health service and sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 32 | health and physical education |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | computer engineering tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech, industrial tech, drafting |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 22 | agriculture, agricultural economics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer and info science, information science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music, voice |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | soil science |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for Prairie View A & M University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 758 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 699 | 35 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 3 |
Prairie View A & M University is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Prairie View A & M University had a total enrollment of 8,382 students (7,557 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 88% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 92% |
| California | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Prairie View A & M University offers campus housing for 3,291 of its 7,557 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Prairie View, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,899 | 2,385 | 40% | 1,322 | 55% |
| Men | 2,403 | 987 | 41% | 565 | 57% |
| Women | 3,496 | 1,398 | 40% | 757 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 47% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,492 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,162 |
| Room and board | $ 8,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Prairie View A & M University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 363000)
Prairie View A & M University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $81,848 | 3 | $89,366 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 16 | $73,165 | 5 | $71,132 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $65,779 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 12 | $47,388 | 13 | $51,412 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 44 | $67,831 | 22 | $61,302 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $84,258 | 12 | $72,580 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $67,763 | 13 | $59,378 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $59,451 | 32 | $59,169 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 51 | $51,033 | 49 | $52,092 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 168 | $63,322 | 106 | $57,442 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 60 | 182 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Track | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Basketball | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 37 | 49 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Prairie View A & M University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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