Known for business
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
97%Acceptance
1072SAT Avg
6,771Students
18:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$50,741Earnings 10yr
$20,841Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1072
Reading & WritingMid: 545
490590
MathMid: 539
470570
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1824
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
Programs (89)
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
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Source: Wikipedia