West Texas A & M University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Canyon, TX
4.0 1 review

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

9,045

Location Canyon, Texas
Website wtamu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

West Texas A & M University is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for West Texas A & M University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 950/1170
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/23

Acceptance Rate

98.7%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 32.6%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$9,101

Out of State Resident Tuition

$10,996

Breakdown

Tuition $9,101
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $2,729
Room and Board $9,278
Budget for Other Expenses $6,376
Total One Year Cost $28,684

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Student 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 majors at West Texas A & M University are General Studies, Business, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 16% of students major in General Studies, 13% in Business, and 13% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.