Prairie View A&M University
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Former names | Alta Vista Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth (1876–1879) Prairie View State Normal School (1879–1899) Prairie View State Normal & Industrial College (1899–1945) Prairie View University (1945–1947) Prairie View A&M College of Texas (1947–1973) |
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| Motto | Prairie View Produces Productive People. |
| Type | Public historically black land-grant university |
| Established | 1876 |
Parent institution | Texas A&M University System |
Academic affiliations | TMCF |
| Endowment | $148.5 million |
| President | Tomikia P. LeGrande |
| Faculty | 486 full-time and 80 part-time |
| Students | 10,085 (fall 2025) |
| Location | , U.S. |
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| Colors | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Panthers & Lady Panthers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – SWAC |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Website | pvamu.edu |
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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU or PV) is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university in Prairie View, Texas, United States. Founded in 1876, it is the oldest public HBCU in Texas and the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state. It offers baccalaureate degrees in 50 academic majors, 37 master's degrees and four doctoral degree programs through eight colleges and the School of Architecture. PVAMU is the largest HBCU in the state of Texas and the third largest HBCU in the United States. PVAMU is a member of the Texas A&M University System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Prairie View A&M fields 18 intercollegiate sports teams, commonly known by their Prairie View A&M Panthers nickname. Prairie View A&M competes in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Prairie View A&M is the only charter member remaining in the conference.