West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX · Public
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West Texas A&M University admitted 98.7% of applicants university-wide (3,668 of 3,717).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 98.7% | 3,668 | 3,717 |
| Men | 98.7% | 1,388 | 1,406 |
| Women | 98.6% | 2,223 | 2,254 |
Of 3,668 admitted students, 1,197 enrolled (32.6% yield).
West Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1150
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–23
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.61–3.61
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
West Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $42,428/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,837 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,591 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $42,428/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,525 |
| $30k–48k | $17,218 |
| $48k–75k | $19,268 |
| $75k–110k | $22,454 |
| Over $110k | $23,439 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- WTAMU Academic Excellence Scholarship — $1,000 - $4,000 per year (Merit)
- WTAMU Transfer Scholarship — $1,000 - $4,000 per year (Merit)
- WTAMU Grant — Up to $2,000 per year (Need Based)
- WTAMU Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- WTAMU Distinguished Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- WTAMU Presidential Scholarship — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, and board) (Full Ride)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — $1,000 per semester ($2,000 per year) (International Aid)
West Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
West Texas A&M University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
West Texas A&M University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $50,741
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71.3%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,500
- At graduation
West Texas A&M University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #453
Deadlines
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
West Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (21%), Visual & performing arts (5%), Interdisciplinary studies (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 43% of class sections have under 20 students.
West Texas A&M University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.