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Prairie View, Texas

This school was established in 1876 by the 15th legislature. It was originally named "Alta Vista Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth". It became a university in 1945. The official colors are purple and gold. Their mascot is a Panther.

Housing options include seven residential halls and one apartment-style community on its campus.
The university offers a wide range of student activities and organizations such as Student Government Association, Intramural Sports, and local volunteer opportunities.
The president of the school is currently Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed. D.
Enrollment: about 5,510 students (2023)

PVAMU has a diverse student population, with more than 90% of students being in-state residents.

PVAMU was the first state-supported college in Texas for African Americans. It was established in 1876 on the grounds of the former Alta Vista Plantation, which was owned by a former Confederate Colonel.

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At Prairie View University the cost of attendance is $9,622 for in-state and $20,790 out-of-state residents per year.

Prairie View A&M University is Division I and plays in the South Western Athletic Conference.

This information was researched and provided by Kayla Dukes.

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