Prairie View A&M University Demographics & Diversity Overview

98%
Minority Students
68%
Female Students
0%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Prairie View A&M University has a diverse student body with 98% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
1.2%(100)
Hispanic
8.2%(659)
African American
86.3%(6,912)
Asian
0.8%(65)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
2.8%(221)
Unknown
0.4%(34)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color98%
Total Enrollment9,056
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Prairie View A&M University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Prairie View A&M University has a gender distribution of 68% female students and 32% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
32.2%(2,613)
Women
67.8%(5,490)

Gender Statistics

Men2,613

29% of total enrollment

Women5,490

61% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Prairie View A&M University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.7%(55)
18-19
36.5%(2,960)
20-21
34.6%(2,803)
22-24
21.4%(1,736)
25+
6.8%(549)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(7)
22-24
23.1%(220)
25+
76.2%(726)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Prairie View A&M University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 90% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.2%(1,376)
Out-of-State
9.7%(148)
International
0.1%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State1,376

90% of student body

Out-of-State148

10% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

98%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

68%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age