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West Texas A & M University

Also known as: WTAMU

📍 Canyon, Texas🏛️ Town Setting👥 6,917 Undergrads🔗 www.wtamu.edu

Overview

West Texas A & M University is an medium public research university in Canyon, Texas. It enrolls about 6,917 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 99%. Graduates earn a median of $50,741 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

99%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,050

480–590

Net Price

$19,487

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

55%

Retention

70%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$50,741

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

98.7%

SAT Average

1,050

ACT Composite

18–23

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200480 – 590 (mid 50%)800

Math

200470 – 580 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 23 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,101

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$10,996

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,482

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$19,487

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$16,525
$30,001 – $48,000	$17,218
$48,001 – $75,000	$19,268
$75,001 – $110,000	$22,454
$110,001 +	$23,439

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

36.3%

Academics & Programs

West Texas A & M University offers programs across 23 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

20.2%

Health Professions

14.0%

Agriculture

12.9%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

10.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.6%

Interdisciplinary Studies

5.0%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

4.4%

Engineering

4.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

55%

On-Time (4yr)

32%

Retention (FT)

70%

% Earning >$25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$44,399

8 years

$48,762

10 years

$50,741

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

66.7%

White

64.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

50.4%

Black or African American

4.0%

Asian

1.9%

Hispanic / Latino

35.2%

Two or more races

2.1%

International

1.5%

Gender

Women

57.6%

Men

42.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Texas A & M University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 99%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1050.

How much does West Texas A & M University cost?

In-state tuition is $9,101, and out-of-state is $10,996. Average net price after financial aid is $19,487.

What is West Texas A & M University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Agriculture.

What's the graduation rate at West Texas A & M University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and 70% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.