School Summary

West Texas A & M University


General Information:

Founded in 1909, West Texas A & M University is seated on 128 acres located in Randall county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 16:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 4 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1200. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

2501 4th Avenue

Canyon, TX
79015
For more information call: 806 651-0000. This school has a website at https://www.wtamu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.applytexas.org


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: class rank and Texas high school curriculum or equivalent
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,212.00 $7,842.00
Room and Board $8,320.00 $8,320.00
Fees $2,992.00 $2,992.00
Total $17,524.00 $19,154.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wtamu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 2% 1%
600-699 22% 14%
500-599 46% 50%
400-499 27% 28%
300-399 3% 7%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 3%
24-29 27%
18-23 49%
12-17 21%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 17%
11-25% 27.00%
26-50% 30.00%
Under 50% 26.00%



Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,810
Female 3,983
Total 6,793


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 3,626
Female 5,337
Total 8,963

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 4%
Hispanic 34%
Native American 0%
White 51%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 79%
At Least 25 Years Old 21%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 86%
Out Of State 14%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 36%
Live Off Campus 65%


Buffalo Branding, Workathon, Homecoming

Residence Hall Association, Wesley, Student Government, SAGE, Baptist Student Ministries


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 01.0101                                           Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 01.0901                                           Animal Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 43.0302                                           Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 26.0709                                           Wildlife Biology
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 01.1102                                           Agronomy and Crop Science
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 01.0507                                           Equestrian/Equine Studies
  • 09.0402                                           Broadcast Journalism
  • 50.0509                                           Musical Theatre
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 14.0102                                           Pre-Engineering
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 01.0802                                           Agricultural Communication/Journalism
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 01.0102                                           Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.