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Prairie View A & M University
Admissions

Interested in attending Prairie View A & M University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Prairie View A & M University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
3.28
Average High School GPA
June 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Prairie View A & M University?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Prairie View A&M accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 10,833 people applied and 8,489 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
5667 / 6952 (82%)
Men
2822 / 3881 (73%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Prairie View A & M University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at Prairie View A & M University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Prairie View A & M University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Prairie View A&M considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Prairie View A & M University?

3.28
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Prairie View A & M University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.28. 5% of freshmen who attended Prairie View A&M were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 23% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
2%
3.75-3.99
13%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
20%
3.00-3.24
24%
2.50-2.99
22%
2.00-2.49
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

63%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

16%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
410
75th Percentile
520
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
540
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
860
75th Percentile
1050

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Prairie View A & M University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline
August 15
Application notification
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