$7,557
$9,418
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details59%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,686 |
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| Declined | + 2,477 |
| Total Received | 6,163 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX |
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX |
| University of Mary Hardin–Baylor | Belton, TX |
| Texas A&M University — College Station | College Station, TX |
| McMurry University | Abilene, TX |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX |
| University of St. Thomas | Houston, TX |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX |
| University of Dallas | Irving, TX |
| SAT | 6938 |
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| ACT | 4250 |
West Texas A&M, founded in 1909 as West Texas State University, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 124-acre main campus is located in Canyon, 15 miles south of Amarillo.
| Public/private | Public |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 9,901 |
| Established in | 1910 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
135-acre campus in Canyon (population: 15,138), 12 miles from Amarillo. Served by bus; air serves Amarillo. Satellite campus in Amarillo.
West Texas A&M University
2501 Fourth Avenue
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
| Application fee | $40 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
August 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
59%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,686 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 2,477 |
| Total Received | 6,163 |
Class rank
Standardized test scores
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Kyle Moore
Director of Admissions
P: 806 651-2020
F: 806 651-5268
admissions@wtamu.edu
| Tuition | $5,675 |
| Room & board | $7,196 |
| Additional fees | $1,882 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 |
| Total | $16,753 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $29,266 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $-12,513 |
63%
$29,266
Need-based
| Federal | $10,831,749 |
| State | $6,504,602 |
| Institutional | $1,612,215 |
| Other external | $1,001,642 |
| Total | $19,950,208 |
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Non-need-based
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| State | |
| Institutional | $1,547,364 |
| Other external | $1,111,992 |
| Total | $2,659,356 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Recommended of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
81
Minimum transfers must complete
30
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 54 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China El Salvoador Nigeria Saudi Arabia Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Kristine Combs
Director, International Student Office
806 651-2073
kcombs@wtamu.edu
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