Public school in Texas with 8,400 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
Admissions website:
Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
77%
Women
81%
Men
67%
Total number of applicants
6,753
Women: 69%
Men: 31%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
35%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$20,256
Out-of-state
$35,831
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$11,643
$30,001–48,000
$13,307
$48,001–75,000
$17,165
$75,001–110,000
$21,004
Over $110,000
$21,194
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
Policies change during COVID-19; please confirm by looking at this school's website.
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 65%
ACT: 29%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,811
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
73%
Enrolled men:
27%
6-year graduation rate
36%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
74%
Student diversity
Very diverse
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 2%
Black: 84%
Hispanic: 9%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 2%
White: 2%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
19:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference
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Location
FM 1098 Road & University Drive
Prairie View, TX 77446
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Southwest
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
Yes
Contact information
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