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West Texas A & M University

Canyon, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

9,242
West Texas A & M University overview
Location Canyon, Texas
Online wtamu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
West Texas A & M University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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

4/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

2/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

2/10

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

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
West Texas A & M University overview
SAT 950/1150
ACT 18/23
GPA 3.61

Applications Accepted

91.6% 
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Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $55

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$6,372
In State Costs for West Texas A & M University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,729
Room and Board $9,860
Budget for Other Expenses$4,854
Total One Year Cost$25,015

Out of State Resident Tuition

$8,267
Out of State Costs for West Texas A & M University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,729
Room and Board $9,860
Budget for Other Expenses$4,854
Total One Year Cost$26,910

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by West Texas A & M University students
Subject Percent of Class
General Studies 16%
Business 13%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 13%
Health Professions 10%
Agriculture 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024