Facts about PVAMU

• Second oldest public institution in Texas
• A member of the Texas A&M University System
• 40 miles northwest of the 4th largest city in the U.S. – Houston
• Average student population - 8250
• Average undergraduate student age is 21; master’s degree – 33
• More than 90% of our total student enrollment are in-state residents
• More than 50 % of the undergraduate student population live on-campus
• Diverse student population including international students
• 50 baccalaureate degrees, 37 master’s degree and 4 doctoral degrees
• Student to teacher ratio is 18:1
• NCAA Division 1and SWAC membership
• Athletic Programs consists of 18 sports (10 for women and 8 for men)
• Top Ten Feeder High Schools are located in Houston, Dallas, Beaumont and Port Arthur   
• International recognition for Agricultural Research, Architecture, Biology, Business, Education, Engineering, Juvenile Justice and Nursing
• Prairie View A&M University ranks no. 27 on BLACK ENTERPRISE list of the 50 Best Colleges & Universities for African Americans
• All programs are fully accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• 100% passing ratio for the College of Nursing graduates licensure