Overview
Enrollment
Located in Canyon, Texas, approximately 15 miles south of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle, West Texas A&M University occupies a suburban campus characterized by Spanish Renaissance architecture and expansive grounds. Originally established in 1910 as West Texas State Normal College, the institution became part of the Texas A&M University System in 1990 and serves as a regional public university for the Texas Panhandle area. WTAMU stands out academically for its programs in agriculture, business, education, and engineering, while also housing the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in Texas. The university maintains traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for students, with most first-year students residing on campus, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Buffaloes, with notable success in football and volleyball.
Ratings
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Academics
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Value
West Texas A & M University is rated within the lower 35% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#879 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#342 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#42 in Best Colleges in Texas
#19 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#143 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1160 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,729 |
| Room and Board | $9,449 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,854 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,604 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,729 |
| Room and Board | $9,449 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,854 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,499 |
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.
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Last updated February 24, 2025