Prairie View A&M University

Throughout the years, Prairie View A&M University has been recognized in well-respected publications as a top-notch, leading institution of higher education. The university promotes academic scholarship, supports student success and encourages well-rounded professional development.

With a state-of-the art Recreation Center, more than 150 student organizations, a Bowling Center, more than 15 Intramural Club Sports, NCAA Division 1 Athletics and a host of student activities and programs, PVAMU students have plenty of opportunities to get involved in campus life.

PVAMU has one of the most beautiful campuses in the Texas A&M System. Many of our students are also residents and call “the Hill” their own “home away from home”! With our rich history and familiar traditions, it’s no wonder why PV is considered the place to be!

University College is committed to providing an academically focused, student-centered supportive, structured environment for the entire University community with an emphasis on freshmen. This environment is focused on improving matriculation, retention and graduation rates, increasing student success in academics and facilitating a smooth transition to the world of higher education.

University College strives to maintain a scholarly community and a diverse membership of freshmen students. Working in unison, the divisions of Academic Enhancement, Academic Advising and Residential Life help our students develop individual responsibility and respect in a close-knit environment. Shared and personal learning experiences help to contribute to a rewarding residential experience.

Prairie View A&M University is not just a place where you will earn a degree – attending PVAMU is about honoring tradition, forging new paths, building a solid foundation and igniting your passion.

As a panther, you will be inspired to dream big and to become a productive force both on and off campus. Are you ready to turn inspiration into action and become a productive panther? Come experience all that PVAMU has to offer. Let us help you ignite your passion.

Prairie View A&M University is committed to helping you realize your dreams. We have a rich history of consistently ranking as a top ten producer of African-American Engineers, Educators, Nurses, Artists and Architects to name a few.

With an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, we offer 36 undergraduate degrees in everything from the arts and sciences to STEM studies, to digital media, to juvenile justice…and much more.

Continuing your graduate studies at Prairie View A&M University will open doors to the global marketplace through inventive research projects, working alongside trailblazing faculty and dedicated scholars. PVAMU Graduate Studies offers 30 masters and five doctoral programs with various concentrations through our eight colleges and schools.

Prairie View A&M students are able to serve in the Student Government Association, participate in intramural sports, volunteer in the local community and participate in more than 90 student organizations related to their academic major or other interests.

At PVAMU, we know that an education is balanced between what takes place inside and outside of the classroom. The University also holds annual student convocations and often brings renowned speakers, scholars and celebrities to campus. Students are also encouraged to participate in international and cultural trips and explore internships and other opportunities.

The return on investment from a college education cannot be beaten, however increasing costs associated with higher education requires a major commitment from students and their families. The Office for Financial Aid and Scholarships works to ensure that students are able to achieve their educational goals by offering a wide range of resources and information. Grants, work-study, student and parent loans, scholarships and non-resident tuition and fee waivers are used to develop financial aid packages for students.

PVAMU offers a wide range of scholarships to eligible incoming freshman and transfer students. Grants, work-study, student and parent loans, scholarships and non-resident tuition fee waivers are used to develop financial aid award packages.

Direct loans are low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of education after high school. The mission of International Programs is to enhance the University’s international presence and engagement through leadership, support, and development of activities and exchanges that create a deeper global awareness among students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.

Our initiatives stimulate discussion of global issues and create ideas that have a positive, meaningful impact on the world.

Prairie View A&M University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. It is committed to achieving relevance in each component of its mission by addressing issues and proposing solutions through programs and services designed to respond to the needs and aspirations of individuals, families, organizations, agencies, schools, and communities--both rural and urban. Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution by legislative designation, serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population, and a land-grant institution by federal statute.

Having been designated by the Texas constitution as one of the three "institutions of the first class" (1984), the University is committed to preparing undergraduates in a range of careers including but not limited to engineering, computer science, natural sciences, architecture, business, technology, criminal justice, the humanities, education, agricultural sciences, nursing, mathematics, and the social sciences. It is committed to advanced education through the master's degree in education, engineering, natural sciences, nursing, selected social sciences, agriculture, business, and human sciences. It is committed to expanding its advanced educational offerings to include multiple doctoral programs.