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West Texas A & M University Admission Requirements

Canyon, Texas

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Chances of getting into West Texas A & M University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
97%
Admission Difficulty for West Texas A & M University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into West Texas A & M University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at West Texas A & M University is 97%.  It ranks #68 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. West Texas A & M University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 5,573 out of 5,743 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 63 percent on standardized admission tests. West Texas A & M University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The West Texas A & M University application fee is $55 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to West Texas A & M University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 33% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

West Texas A & M University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
980-1188
Applicants Submitting SAT 
24%
SAT Scores for West Texas A & M University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 980
SAT Scores for West Texas A & M University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 600
SAT Math 75th 588
SAT Composite 75th 1188
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to West Texas A & M University?

West Texas A & M University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into West Texas A & M University score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 980-1188.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

West Texas A & M University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1188 and Above Good >98%
1084 to 1188 Avg + 97%-98%
980 to 1084 Avg - 94%-97%
876 to 980 Reach 90%-94%
Less than 876 Low <90%
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West Texas A & M University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
33%
ACT Scores for West Texas A & M University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for West Texas A & M University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into West Texas A & M University?

West Texas A & M University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

West Texas A & M University regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

West Texas A & M University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >98%
21 to 24 Avg + 97%-98%
18 to 21 Avg - 94%-97%
15 to 18 Reach 90%-94%
Less than 15 Low <90%
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West Texas A & M University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.61
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into West Texas A & M University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into West Texas A & M University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at West Texas A & M University was 3.61 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #21 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.61 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as West Texas A & M University accepts 97% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted West Texas A & M University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 25.79% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.5% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.83% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.26% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 11.56% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.59% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.46% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0.0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

77% of West Texas A & M University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted West Texas A & M University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 45%
Top 50% of class 77%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

West Texas A & M University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,420 2,323 5,743
Accepted 3,341 2,232 5,573
Acceptance Rate 98% 96% 97%
Enrolled 777 576 1,353
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 26% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
37

Applicants have 37 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to West Texas A & M University is $55.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to West Texas A & M University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

West Texas A & M University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at West Texas A & M University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does West Texas A & M University prefer SAT or ACT?

24% of students submit their SAT scores to West Texas A & M University. 33% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into West Texas A & M University?

97% of those who apply are granted admission to West Texas A & M University. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for West Texas A & M University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1188. 24% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for West Texas A & M University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 33% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.