West Texas A & M University
http://www.wtamu.edu2501 4th Ave, Canyon, Texas 79016-0001
(806) 651-0000
West Texas A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System, is a student-centered, learning community dedicated to educating tomorrow's leaders through innovative academic and co-curricular undergraduate and graduate programs. The University serves as the principal academic and cultural center of a multi-state region and is a significant catalyst for economic development by expanding the frontiers of knowledge through education, research and consultation. Its faculty and staff prepare students for leadership roles both in their chosen careers and as citizens of the nation and the world. West Texas A&M University is committed to providing a technology-rich education, constantly improving ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
| Campus Setting | Town: Distant |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At West Texas A & M University, 77.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 48.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,528), and 49% receive loans ($7,199 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,726. Off campus it is around $7,450. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending West Texas A & M University is $9,226 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $5,494 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $12,142 |
| Tuition Graduate in State | $3,258 |
| Tuition Graduate Out of State | $8,244 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $15,970 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $22,618 |
| Total Expense In State Off Campus | $18,244 |
| Total Expense in State off Campus With Family | $13,944 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus | $24,892 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy | $20,592 |
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In Fall 2009, 3,594 people applied to West Texas A & M University. Of the applicants, 72.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 75.0% female ) and 47.0% accepted (48.0% male and 45.0% female) Of the 6,250 undergraduate students at West Texas A & M University, 22.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 73.0% of the 1,384 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 92.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 64.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 41.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 14.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 37.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 38.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | 1st of May |
| Admissions Office Phone | (806) 651-2020 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@mail.wtamu.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 2501 Fourth Avenue Canyon, TX 79016 |
| Admissions Website | http://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.applytexas.org |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to West Texas A & M University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 430 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 550 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 450 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 560 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 24 |
| West Texas A & M University Programs | |||||
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences | 74 | 15 | 3 | ||
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 12 | 0 | |||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 9 | 2 | |||
| Agriculture, General | 23 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 4 | 3 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 14 | 9 | |||
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | 12 | ||||
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 0 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 56 | 8 | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 50 | 8 | |||
| Biotechnology | 1 | ||||
| Wildlife Biology | 5 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 184 | 132 | |||
| Accounting | 32 | 22 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | 66 | |||
| Business/Commerce, General | 32 | ||||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 7 | ||||
| Finance, General | 27 | 14 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 13 | 10 | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 26 | 20 | |||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 45 | 9 | |||
| Advertising | 20 | ||||
| Broadcast Journalism | 15 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | ||||
| Journalism | 10 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 7 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 0 | ||||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||||
| Education | 0 | 99 | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | ||||
| Education, General | 0 | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 38 | ||||
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 21 | ||||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 0 | ||||
| Engineering | 21 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | ||||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 6 | 5 | |||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 6 | 5 | |||
| English language and literature/letters | 30 | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 5 | |||
| Speech and Rhetorical Studies | 10 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 123 | 31 | |||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 0 | ||||
| Communication Disorders, General | 10 | 18 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | 6 | ||||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 0 | ||||
| Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) | 0 | ||||
| Nursing, Other | 7 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 112 | ||||
| History | 10 | 3 | |||
| History, General | 10 | 3 | |||
| Legal professions and studies | 3 | ||||
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 181 | ||||
| General Studies | 181 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 7 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 1 | |||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 183 | 7 | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 183 | 7 | |||
| Natural resources and conservation | 7 | 9 | |||
| Environmental Science | 7 | 9 | |||
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 0 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 46 | 5 | |||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 46 | 5 | |||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 0 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 19 | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 1 | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 6 | ||||
| Physics, General | 0 | ||||
| Psychology | 49 | 17 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 49 | 6 | |||
| Public administration and social service professions | 38 | ||||
| Public Administration | 13 | ||||
| Social Work | 25 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 19 | 3 | |||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 19 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 3 | ||||
| Social sciences | 29 | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||||
| Geography | 3 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||||
| Sociology | 8 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 60 | 11 | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 4 | 2 | |||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 2 | 1 | |||
| Graphic Design | 10 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | 5 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 0 | ||||
| Music, General | 22 | 3 | |||
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