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