West Texas A & M University — College Profile

About

Located in the friendly Texas Panhandle town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is highly regarded for its powerhouse programs in agriculture, business, and nursing, anchored by the prestigious Paul Engler colleges. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, welcoming community and a vibrant campus culture centered around competitive NCAA Division II athletics and active student organizations. What truly sets WTAMU apart is its unique location just minutes from the stunning Palo Duro Canyon State Park—the second-largest canyon in the country—which serves as both a scenic backyard for outdoor recreation and a natural laboratory for hands-on research. This distinctive environment, combined with the university's commitment to affordability through tuition-guarantee programs, makes it an exceptional choice for students seeking a personalized, high-value education.

Wikipedia:West Texas A&M University is a public university in Canyon, Texas, United States. It is the northernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It was established on September 20, 1910, as West Texas State Normal College as one of the seven state-funded teachers' colleges in Texas.

Location

Canyon, TX, 79016-0001 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ABQ · Albuquerque

266 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$23,482

Out-of-state COA

$25,377

Avg net price

$19,487

Room & board

$9,278

In-state tuition

$9,101

Out-of-state tuition

$10,996

Books & supplies

$1,200/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$16,525

$30–48k

$17,218

$48–75k

$19,268

$75–110k

$22,454

$110k+

$23,439

Admissions

Admit rate

99%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1050

Reading 480–590

Math 470–580

ACT midpoint

Composite 18–23

English 16–23

Math 17–23

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

West Texas A & M University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

51%

4-yr on-time completion

32%

1st-yr retention

70%

Transfer-out rate

28%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

47%

Transferred

33%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

18%

Median earnings (6yr)

$44,399

Median earnings (10yr)

$50,741

Median debt

$19,500

Monthly loan payment

$207

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$23,250

Debt (90th percentile)

$31,000

Student Body

Men 42%Women 58%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

41%

First-generation

39%

Median family income

$42,482

Independent students

28%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

22.0

Part-time students

22%

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Hispanic

35%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$44,399

10 years after entry

$50,741

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities137

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing114

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other109

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General101

Plant Sciences87

Finance and Financial Management Services62

Business/Commerce, General54

Biology, General53

Agricultural Business and Management49

Business Administration, Management and Operations49

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness40

Accounting and Related Services38

Psychology, General37

Social Work35

Homeland Security34

Criminal Justice and Corrections33

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Institutional

Endowment

$137M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

82%

Avg faculty salary

$8,482/mo

Instructional spend/student

$6,290