Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View A&M University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 76% of applicants get into Prairie View A&M University each year. Last year, 7,802 students applied to Prairie View A&M University and 5,958 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Prairie View A&M University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 3/1 and the application fee costs $40.

Prairie View A&M University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Prairie View A&M University's admissions stats.

Prairie View A&M University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	6%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	82%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	36%
Waitlist	No

Prairie View A&M University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Prairie View A&M University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	–

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Applying Early to Prairie View A&M University?

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Prairie View A&M University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Prairie View A&M University Admissions

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Is Prairie View A&M University Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Prairie View Aandm University is moderately difficult. Prairie View Aandm University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Prairie View Aandm University accepted 76% of all applicants, around 5,958 from 7,802 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Prairie View Aandm University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Prairie View A&M University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View A&M University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Prairie View A&M University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Prairie View A&M University

What does Prairie View A&M University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Prairie View A&M University for more information on admission factors.

Prairie View A&M University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Prairie View A&M University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Prairie View A&M University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Prairie View A&M University?

Students admitted to Prairie View A&M University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 78% submitted a class rank. At Prairie View A&M University 6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 22% were in the top 25% and 43% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Prairie View A&M University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	1%
3.75 and 3.99	10%
3.50 and 3.74	19%
3.25 and 3.49	24%
3.00 and 3.24	25%
2.50 and 2.9	20%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Prairie View A&M University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Prairie View A&M University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 82% of Prairie View A&M University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 36% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Prairie View A&M University students scored 520 or higher and 75% of students scored 440 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Prairie View A&M University students scored 520 or higher, and 75% scored a 440 or higher.

To be most competitive at Prairie View A&M University, you should strive to earn between 16 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Prairie View A&M University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Prairie View A&M University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to Prairie View A&M University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Prairie View A&M University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1. Applicants should hear back by August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Prairie View A&M University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Prairie View A&M University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Prairie View A&M University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Prairie View A&M University.

Does Prairie View A&M University accept transfer credits?

✅ Prairie View A&M University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Prairie View A&M University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Prairie View A&M University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Prairie View A&M University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Prairie View A&M University?

✅ Prairie View A&M University is not test optional.

What is Prairie View A&M University's acceptance rate?

✅ Prairie View A&M University has an acceptance rate of 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Prairie View A&M University?

❌ Prairie View A&M University does not offer early decision.

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