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West Texas A & M University

WTAMU

Canyon, Texas 79016-0001

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West Texas A & M University is a public institution in Canyon with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1072, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,741 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,841.

Established
1910
Motto
Visio Veritas Valor
Mascot
Buffalo
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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97%Acceptance
1072SAT Avg
6,771Students
18:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$50,741Earnings 10yr
$20,841Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

West Texas A & M University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1072

Reading & WritingMid: 545
490590
MathMid: 539
470570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1072

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,101
Tuition (out-of-state)$10,996
Room & Board$9,449
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$23,383
Average Net Price$20,841
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,085
$30–48K$17,997
$48–75K$20,915
$75–110K$23,058
$110K+$23,378

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,841

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,620

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

44

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (89)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,771
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Black 4%
Hispanic 34%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.3%
Freshman Retention67.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,399
8 Years$48,762
10 Years$50,741

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,800
Men
$54,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#83
Washington Monthly
#266

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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