2027 US News Best HBCU Rankings



PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 22, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University continues to gain ground in national rankings, rising to No. 13 among the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released this week.

The University also ranked No. 109 in Social Mobility among National Universities, while making gains in its overall national standing. PVAMU climbed 26 spots to No. 317 among National Universities, up from No. 343 in the previous rankings. The University also rose to No. 168 among Top Public Schools, up from No. 187.

A measure of continued progress​

PVAMU’s No. 109 ranking in Social Mobility reflects the University’s commitment to creating pathways of opportunity for students.

According to U.S. News, the Social Mobility ranking considers factors including Pell Grant graduation rates and Pell Grant graduation rate performance. Pell Grants are federal grants awarded based on financial need, with eligibility determined using factors such as family income, family size and whether a student is supported by a single parent.

The ranking comes as PVAMU continues to expand its student body. First-day preliminary enrollment for fall 2026 reached a record 10,318 students, up from 10,215 last year. Students this fall represent 31 countries and 46 U.S. states.
 



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