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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 5,587 prospective students applied, and 3,852 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,335 enrolled in the school. 6,113 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,916 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,554 plus fees of $2,581. West Texas A & M University is ranked 858 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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West Texas A & M University is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for West Texas A & M University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#858 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#329 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#45 in Best Colleges in Texas
#20 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#140 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1140 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $55 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,581 |
| Room and Board | $7,496 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,854 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,485 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,581 |
| Room and Board | $7,496 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,854 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,891 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.
Current students may use the West Texas A & M University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.