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West Texas A & M University

Canyon, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

9,602
West Texas A & M University overview
Location Canyon, Texas
Online wtamu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
West Texas A & M University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Canyon, Texas, West Texas A & M University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,743 prospective students applied, and 5,573 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,353 enrolled in the school.  5,919 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,683 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,211 plus fees of $2,991. West Texas A & M University is ranked 815 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

2/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

West Texas A & M University is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for West Texas A & M University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
West Texas A & M University overview
SAT 980/1188
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.61

Applications Accepted

97% 
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Applications Due May 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $55

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$6,211
In State Costs for West Texas A & M University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,991
Room and Board $8,950
Budget for Other Expenses$4,854
Total One Year Cost$24,206

Out of State Resident Tuition

$8,217
Out of State Costs for West Texas A & M University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,991
Room and Board $8,950
Budget for Other Expenses$4,854
Total One Year Cost$26,212

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by West Texas A & M University students
Subject Percent of Class
General Studies 16%
Business 13%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 13%
Health Professions 10%
Agriculture 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229814 IPEDS survey data for West Texas A & M University.

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