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1 VIEW FROM THE TOP A SYNOPSIS OF NOTEWORTHY RECOGNITIONS

2 Throughout the years, Prairie View A&M University has been recognised in well-respected publications as a topnotch, leading institution of higher education. Everything from the university s programs to its graduates has been acknowledged as ranking among the best.

A View From The Top A View from the Top is a synopsis of the noteworthy recognition that the Prairie view A&M university has received.

High academic achievement, above average starting salaries for our graduates and overall affordability are what helps to make us one of the best values in Texas.

visibility of effective practices in campus community partnerships.

3 A View From The Top A View from the Top is a synopsis of the noteworthy recognition that the Prairie view A&M university has received. We appreciate being recognised for our leadership in certain areas and we strive to continue to be among the best in all of higher education. High academic achievement, above average starting salaries for our graduates and overall affordability are what helps to make us one of the best values in Texas. The President s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll This prestigious award recognizes institutions of higher education that support exemplary community service programs and raise the visibility of effective practices in campus community partnerships. The Honor Roll s Presidential Award is the highest federal recognition an institute can receive for its commitment to community, service-learning and civic engagement. Money Best Value Money magazine looked at the nations 1,500 four-year institution and ranked them on 18 factors in three categories, including: educational quality, affordability and alumni earnings. According to Money Magazine, among the top 250 ranked colleges and university s in the United States, Prairie View A&M University came out ahead by providing our students with a Best Value Education.

4 #7 Top Ten historically black colleges and universities ( HBCUs ) with the largest Latino student population Penn center for minority serving institutions. At its core, PVAMU is a university with the primary mission of serving underserves and diverse populations PVAMU opens its doors to every race, culture, religion and special population seeking a well-regarded, topnotch education at a first-class institution. We firmly believe that preparing all of our students to compete in an increasingly global marketplace is one or our primary functions. #8 in Texas for Out-of- State Students 8College costs money. Students want to know they are getting the best value for the money they spend on their education. They want to know that the jobs they will be offered will allow them to thrive. The bottom line they want a good return on their investment. #7 College Choice Payscale.com College return on investment report ranks colleges based on the amount of money students pay to attend the university and the amount of income they receive after graduation, PVAMU was among the top in giving its students great return on their investment. College choice surveys college freshmen and ranks historically black colleges and universities based on the factors they said were most important to their college decision. These factors include academic reputation, financial aid offerings, overall cost and success of graduates in the post-college job market.

5 6#6 in Texas for In-State Students

6 21 3 # best bang for your buck rankings of southern universities. #3 Best Homecoming in 2014 Washington Monthly s The Other College Guide: A roadmap for the right school for you rankings measure the schools that are best valued based on net price, which the guide explains is affordably and how well the universities do at graduating students. HBCU Connect Panthers don t just study hard, we play hard too! When panthers of all ages come back together to celebrate homecoming and our beloved panther football team, we have a great time everyday all of homecoming week!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education develops an annual list of prominent institutions of higher education that produce extraordinary numbers of minority degree earners.

7 Diverse: Issues in Higher Education develops an annual list of prominent institutions of higher education that produce extraordinary numbers of minority degree earners. Year after year, PVAMU consistently ranks in the top 20 among its peer colleges and universities for graduating minority students in the STEM fields as well as in agricultural and humanities. (Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education analysis in the U.S. Department of education reports submitted by institutions)

8 17 #17 PVAMU s Counseling Program is ranked among the top twenty online programs in the nation. Prairie View A&M University s distance program in educational leadership and counseling is designed for both full-time students and full-time working professionals. The program centers on training students to become facilitators of learning and effective decision makers who meet the needs of all learners while leading the school community.

50 #50 The Best Public Colleges and Universities for Earning Scholarships Prairie View A&M University Ranks in the Top 50 for Public Universities in the amount of scholarship/ fellowship dollars

9 50 #50 The Best Public Colleges and Universities for Earning Scholarships Prairie View A&M University Ranks in the Top 50 for Public Universities in the amount of scholarship/ fellowship dollars available to students. With more than 4,000 public U.S. colleges and universities evaluated, Prairie View A & M University is positioned highly for having a large amount of scholarship/fellowship dollars per enrolled student.

10 #4 out of the Best 30 Universities in Texas As the second oldest public university in the entire state, Prairie View A&M has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the best cheap Texas colleges. A career focused institution, Prairie View is particularly adept at graduating nurses, engineers, and educators who proudly serve their fellow Texans and make plenty of money in the process! The average 20-year ROI at PVAMU is a full $485,000, but don t think it s easy to get your hands on this kind of cash. The acceptance rate here is less than 40%, and students who do earn admission will have their work cut out for them. Coursework is challenging across the board, whether students choose to major in Agriculture, Spanish, Electrical Engineering, or Soil Science.

11 PVAMU was selected as one of the 2016 Best Colleges by Essence/Money Magazine.

12 1College of Business #1 Best Online MBA for Affordable Colleges Foundation The college of business provides a high-quality, comprehensive business education to a diverse student population. Encouraging an integrated approach to instruction, the college helps students to understand the relationship among the functional business areas. The college offers an undergraduate degree program in business administration Bachelor of Business Administration and graduate degree programs Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Business Administration and an executive MBA. All programs are fully accredited by AACSB International The Association to advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools offering undergraduate, master s and doctorial degrees.

13 4 #4 Best Traditional MBA Masters of Business Administration, Traditional GetEducated.com calculates its online MBA rankings by comparing tuition fees at 92 AACSBaccredited online universities in the USA that offer 147 distance MBA degrees. PVAMU ranks among the least expensive online MBAs if you want or need to attend an AACSB-accredited online b-school.

14 College of Nursing #7 in Producing undergraduate Administration, Nursing Researchers and Clinical Nurses The faculty of the college of Nursing at Prairie View A&M University embraces the university s mission of excellence in education, research and service. The purpose of the college of Nursing is to prepare beginning professionals as nurse generalists (BSN); and graduate prepared nurses with an area of specialization (MSN) and/or a doctoral prepared (DNP) expert clinical practice scholar, all of whom have foundations for continuing personal, professional and educational growth. Graduates are prepared to practice in a variety of settings and to assume leadership roles as socially responsible and accountable professional in response to the health needs of rapidly changing, technologically complex society.

16 School of Architecture #1 in Producing African-American Undergraduate Architects #1 in Producing African-American Graduate Architects The School of Architecture combines teaching, research and service to proactively develop the discipline of the creative and innovative problem solving to address the needs of our society. Graduates of the School of Architecture will participate in the contemporary milieu, encourage, anticipate and response to changes in the local, national and international communities. The School of Architecture, with programs in architecture, construction science and community development and art, prepares graduates for leadership roles as practitioners, developers and leaders in architecture, construction, community planning and community development.

18 College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology and the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center #4 in Producing African American Graduate Psychologists 4The College of juvenile justice and phycology and the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center are committed to excellence in education, training, prevention and service. By offering a diverse curriculum we train empiricists, educators and practitioners in juvenile justice and phycology. A primary aim is to assist with the understanding of human behaviour and the reduction of juvenile crime in the State of Texas.

The goals of the College and Center are to: Strengthen the quality of the academic programs Improve the academic indicators of the student body Increase

19 The goals of the College and Center are to: Strengthen the quality of the academic programs Improve the academic indicators of the student body Increase applied and basic research Promote programs that contribute to student success Increase and enhance the visibility and awareness of the university to the community

20 Roy. G. Perry College of Engineering 3 The Roy. G. Perry College of Engineering is made up of six departments: Chemical Engineering, civil engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering technology and mechanical engineering. The College offers a total of nine bachelor s degrees, four masters and one doctorate. The college maintains the perfect balance between classroom theory and research application. While students concentrate on basic science, mathematics and engineering courses, they are also exposed to a broad range of humanities and social sciences classes, keeping them in touch with the world around them. Students research experiences also have real-world applications, such as the many funded projects focussed on threats to homeland security. #13 in Producing African- American Doctoral Earning Engineers

21 4 #4 in Producing African-American Undergraduate Engineers

22 College of Agricultural and Human Sciences 13 #13 in Producing Undergraduate Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Professionals. The CAHS is the primary advocate in the state of Texas for underserved student populations and limited resource clientele with a dedication to foster academic excellence, increase health and wellbeing and enhance economic opportunities through research, education and service in agriculture and the human sciences.

23 Excellence at the VIEW PVAMU faculty and staff continue to be recognized across the county for their scholarship and leadership. Members of our esteemed faculty continue to be on the cutting edge of technology, innovation and academic achievement. Many have been honoured with prestigious rewards, granted millions of dollars in research funding, published in prominent scholarly journals and offered opportunities to serve on national boards and committees that set the course of their respective industries.

24 FM 1098 Rd & Univeristy Dr. Prairie View, TX

BARUCH RANKINGS: *Named Standout Institution by the

BARUCH RANKINGS: *Named Standout Institution by the THE BARUCH VALUE BARUCH RANKINGS: *#1 in CollegeNET s annual Social Mobility Index (out of over 900 colleges) for a second year in a row. *Named Standout Institution by the Baruch Background Baruch College