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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 5,427 prospective students applied, and 3,521 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,205 enrolled in the school. 6,113 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,916 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,376 plus fees of $2,559. West Texas A & M University is ranked 819 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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West Texas A & M University is rated within the lower 39% 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 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists
#819 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#306 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#38 in Best Colleges in Texas
#14 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1170 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,559 |
| Room and Board | $7,496 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,854 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,285 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,559 |
| Room and Board | $7,496 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,854 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,654 |
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.