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Former names
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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)[1] |
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| Motto | Prairie View Produces Productive People. |
| Type | Public historically black land-grant university |
| Established | 1876 |
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Parent institution
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Texas A&M University System |
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Academic affiliations
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TMCF |
| Endowment | $148.5 million[2] |
| President | Tomikia P. LeGrande |
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Academic staff
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486 full-time and 80 part-time[3] |
| Students | 9,893 (fall 2024)[4] |
| Location |
,
U.S.
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| Campus | Rural, 1,440 acres (5.8 km2) |
| Colors | Purple and gold[5] |
| Nickname | Panthers & Lady Panthers |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division I – SWAC |
| Mascot | Black Panther |
| Website | pvamu.edu |
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Former names
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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)[1] |
|---|---|
| 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[2] |
| President | Tomikia P. LeGrande |
|
Academic staff
|
486 full-time and 80 part-time[3] |
| Students | 9,893 (fall 2024)[4] |
| Location |
,
U.S.
|
| Campus | Rural, 1,440 acres (5.8 km2) |
| Colors | Purple and gold[5] |
| Nickname | Panthers & Lady Panthers |
|
Sporting affiliations
|
NCAA Division I – SWAC |
| Mascot | Black Panther |
| Website | pvamu.edu |
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