First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: pvamu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Prairie View A & M University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREATIVE ARTS (050) | 3 | ||
| LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, AND CULTURE (040) | 3 | ||
| MATHEMATICS (020) | 3 | ||
| SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (080) | 3 |
Show all 4 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREATIVE ARTS (050) | 3 | ||
| LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, AND CULTURE (040) | 3 | ||
| MATHEMATICS (020) | 3 | ||
| SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (080) | 3 |
Source: catalog.pvamu.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 144 |
| Psychology | 118 |
| Health and Wellness | 100 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 98 |
| Business Administration and Management | 93 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 88 |
| Agriculture | 75 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 63 |
Show the other 27 majors
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 56 |
| General Studies | 44 |
| Social Work | 42 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 39 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 37 |
| Communication | 36 |
| Architecture | 33 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 32 |
| Finance | 25 |
| Chemical Engineering | 24 |
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 17 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Management Information Systems | 14 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 12 |
| Music | 11 |
| Accounting | 11 |
| Civil Engineering | 10 |
| Computer Engineering | 10 |
| Human Nutrition | 9 |
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 7 |
| History | 4 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
1% of men in fraternities · 2% of women in sororities · 2% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2012–13)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
7,796,182 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH)
Nearest hub airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.5 of 20
Elevation
269 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
41°F
July high
94°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
108 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$880 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- North American University39 mi
- Houston Christian University40 mi
- Texas A&M University-College Station42 mi
- University of St Thomas43 mi
- Rice University44 mi
- University of Houston-Downtown44 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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