Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 76.1%
- Average SAT
- 955
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 860–1,050
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 19
- Total Enrollment
- 8,527
Admissions Overview
Prairie View A&M has a 76% acceptance rate, making it less selective than many universities. This means most qualified applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission. The middle 50% of students score between 860-1050 on the SAT, with an average of 955. As a historically black university with deep roots in agriculture and engineering, Prairie View seeks students who value community, service, and academic growth. The school looks for applicants committed to learning in a supportive environment where 85% of students are Black and 89% come from Texas. Students interested in hands-on programs like nursing, agriculture, and STEM fields tend to thrive here.