Prairie View A & M University Acceptance Rate
Prairie View, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,777
- Admitted
- 6,609
- Yield
- 32%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Prairie View A & M University's acceptance rate has risen from 39.1% in 2014–15 to 75.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 9,850 to 8,777 (-11%) over that period.
Its 75.3% rate makes Prairie View A & M University more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (76.8% for women vs 72.1% for men, a 4.7-point gap). Prairie View A & M University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 32% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,850 | 3,854 | 39.1% | 1,452 |
| 2015–16 | 5,067 | 4,355 | 85.9% | 1,627 |
| 2016–17 | 5,660 | 4,838 | 85.5% | 1,896 |
| 2017–18 | 6,422 | 5,069 | 78.9% | 2,055 |
| 2018–19 | 7,158 | 5,321 | 74.3% | 2,177 |
| 2019–20 | 6,196 | 4,963 | 80.1% | 1,727 |
| 2020–21 | 7,802 | 5,958 | 76.4% | 1,882 |
| 2021–22 | 6,753 | 5,200 | 77% | 1,811 |
| 2022–23 | 5,691 | 4,329 | 76.1% | 1,559 |
| 2023–24 | 8,777 | 6,609 | 75.3% | 2,112 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,920 | 4,548 | 76.8% |
| Men | 2,857 | 2,061 | 72.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–520 | 85% |
| SAT Math | 410–510 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–20 | 24% |
How Prairie View A compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Prairie View A & M University's acceptance rate?
Prairie View A & M University's acceptance rate is 75.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,609 admitted of 8,777 applicants).
Is Prairie View A & M University test optional?
Prairie View A & M University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Prairie View A & M University?
Prairie View A & M University received 8,777 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,609.
What SAT score do you need for Prairie View A & M University?
Admitted students at Prairie View A & M University typically scored 440–520 on SAT Reading/Writing and 410–510 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Prairie View A & M University getting harder to get into?
Prairie View A & M University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 39.1% in 2014–15 to 75.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pvamu.edu/.