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West Texas A&M University

Canyon, TX

West Texas A&M University, 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.

Tuition & Fees

$8,688

$10,274

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
17%
500-599
45%
400-499
33%
300-399
4%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
48%
400-499
35%
300-399
5%
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
13%
18-23
43%
12-17
37%
6-11
4%
30-36
2%
24-29
20%
18-23
41%
12-17
37%
30-36
3%
24-29
17%
18-23
56%
12-17
24%
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

1

teacher

18

students

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Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,852
Declined + 1,735
Total Received 5,587
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Public

7,355

undergraduate students

2,615

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Nursing
  3. General Studies
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Codes

SAT 6938
ACT 4250

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School Facts

West Texas A&M University, 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 9,970
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)

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Canyon, TX

135-acre campus in Canyon (population: 15,306), 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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
28%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
5 fraternities 4% of male students
 
5 sororities 5% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
15%
Top 1/4
42%
Top 1/2
75%
Bottom 1/2
25%
Bottom 1/4
5%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
17%
500-599
45%
400-499
33%
300-399
4%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
48%
400-499
35%
300-399
5%
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
13%
18-23
43%
12-17
37%
6-11
4%
30-36
2%
24-29
20%
18-23
41%
12-17
37%
30-36
3%
24-29
17%
18-23
56%
12-17
24%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline August 1
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

Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,852
Declined + 1,735
Total Received 5,587

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Standardized test scores

Important

Secondary school record

Not Considered

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

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Admissions Contact

Tana Miller
Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management/Registrar
P: 806 651-2020
F: 806 651-5268
admissions@wtamu.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,854
Room & board $7,196
Additional fees $2,834
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $16,884

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 806 651-2055
F: 806 651-2924
financial@wtamu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Marian Giesecke
Director of Financial Aid
mgiesecke@wtamu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
equestrian sports
football
golf
soccer
softball
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

bowling, riflery, rodeo, tennis, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

bowling, riflery, rodeo, tennis, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Michael Mcbroom (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Lone Star Conference
Mascot
Buffaloes/Lady Buffs
School colors
maroon and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Administration
Agribusiness
Agribusiness Economics
Agriculture
Animal Science
Applied Arts/Sciences
Art
Biology
Biology/Wildlife Science
Business
Chemistry
Communication Disorders
Communications
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Counseling
Counseling Education
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Studies
Curriculum/Instruction
Dance
Economics
Educational Diagnostician
Elementary Education
Emergency Management Administration
Engineering Technology
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Sciences
Environmental/Resource Economics
Finance
Finance/Economics
General Business
General Studies
Geography
Geology
Graphic Design
History
Instructional Technology
Integrated Pest Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary/Secondary Education
Liberal Arts/Dentistry
Liberal Arts/Medicine
Management
Marketing
Mass Communications/Advertising/Public Relations
Mass Communications/Broadcasting
Mass Communications/Print Media
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music
Music Composition
Music Performance
Music Theatre
Music Therapy
Nursing
Nursing/Education
Nursing/Nurse Practitioner/Administration
Physics
Plant/Soil/Environmental Science
Plant/Soil/Environmental Sciences
Political Science
Professional Counseling
Psychology
Public Administration
Reading Education
Recreation
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Sport/Exercise Science
Sports/Exercise Sciences
Studio Art
Theatre
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Nursing
  3. General Studies

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

9,970

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

74%

7,355
students

Female
58%
4,251

Male
42%
3,104

26%

2,615
students

Female
57%
1,498

Male
43%
1,117

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

75%

5,582
students

Female
58%
3,225

Male
42%
2,357

25%

1,773
students

Female
58%
1,026

Male
42%
747

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
31%
Hispanic/Latino
55%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

83%

Transfer applicants accepted

65%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

81

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 50
Countries most often represented China
El Salvador
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

International Student Contact

Kristine Combs
Director, International Student Office
806 651-2073
kcombs@wtamu.edu

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