More selective than 57% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
85% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 24% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose PVAMU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
PVAMU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, PVAMU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 550 |
| SAT math | 410 | 530 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 21 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 860 | 1080 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
PVAMU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 450–550 | 410–530 | 16–21 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 440–520 | 410–510 | 16–20 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is PVAMU compared with other Texas colleges?
PVAMU has the 31st-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Texas Tech University | 73% | 69% | $19,070 |
| 28 | Lubbock Christian University | 73% | 51% | $24,456 |
| 29 | University of Houston | 74% | 65% | $14,276 |
| 30 | Southwestern Adventist University | 78% | 52% | $22,778 |
| 31 | Prairie View A & M University | 79% | 43% | $13,570 |
| 32 | The University of Texas at Arlington | 80% | 54% | $13,951 |
| 33 | Saint Edward's University | 81% | 63% | $25,578 |
| 34 | Angelo State University | 83% | 44% | $15,091 |
| 35 | Houston Christian University | 84% | 49% | $20,629 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at PVAMU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
PVAMU admissions questions
What is the PVAMU acceptance rate?
Prairie View A & M University accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,609 of 8,777 applicants were admitted.
Does PVAMU require the SAT or ACT?
Prairie View A & M University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 85% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for PVAMU?
The middle 50% of Prairie View A & M University enrolled first-year students scored 860–1080 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at PVAMU?
32% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,112 of 6,609).
Is PVAMU getting harder to get into?
Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Prairie View A & M University overview