About This Campus
Located 40 miles from the heart of Houston, the university is a picturesque 1500 acre campus situated on the "Hill," in Prairie View, Texas. The University PVAMU is a member of the Texas A&M University System,is a Historically black University and the second oldest institution in the state of Texas. The University has over 9,000 students from 38 states and 39 foreign countries. A faculty of 460 teach in seven colleges and two schools. Particularly noteworthy programs are engineering, nursing,and architecture. On campus housing consists of two or four bedroom suites. Student life programs are aimed at giving students an opportunity to acheive their educational and career goals without neglecting the support,encouragement and sense of community that foster a feeling of belonging. Student organizations include sororities, fraternities, honor society, band, religious groups, special interest clubs,drama,and social clubs.Location Information
We are located about 57 miles northwest of downtown Houston. Take Hwy. 290 west towards Austin, Texas. Exit Prairie View / FM 1098 and turn right at the light onto University Drive. University Drive will run to the campus.Helpful Information
All members of the Prairie View A&M University community should conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a community of scholars. All students are expected to obey the law, follow regulations and maintain absolute integrity, and a high standard of individual honor in scholastic work and personal interaction.Campus Links
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Fast Facts
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| Location | | Prairie View |
| Population | | 6,442 |
| Enrollment | | 8,940 |
| Language | | English |
| Calendar | | Semester |
| Canada | | N/A |
| Fall | | 08/24-12/09 |
| Spring | | 01/19-05/13 |
Campus Diversity
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| White | | 2% |
| Black | | 83% |
| Hispanic/Latino | | 9% |
| Asian | | 2% |
| Native/1st Nation | | 0% |
| Hawaiian/P.I. | | 0% |
| Two or more | | 1% |
| Other | | 3% |