Prairie View A&M University Demographics & Diversity Overview

98%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
1%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Prairie View A&M University has a diverse student body with 98% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
1.2%(109)
Hispanic
8.4%(732)
African American
85.9%(7,506)
Asian
0.9%(77)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(18)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
2.8%(247)
Unknown
0.5%(40)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color98%
Total Enrollment10,095
International Students1%

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 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
32.5%(2,872)
Women
67.5%(5,959)

Gender Statistics

Men2,872

28% of total enrollment

Women5,959

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Prairie View A&M University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(74)
18-19
39.5%(3,366)
20-21
33.1%(2,817)
22-24
19.6%(1,667)
25+
7.0%(597)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.4%(4)
22-24
20.9%(207)
25+
78.7%(779)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Prairie View A&M University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.4%(1,862)
Out-of-State
11.1%(233)
International
0.5%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State1,862

88% of student body

Out-of-State233

11% of student body

International11

1% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

98%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age