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West Texas A&M University
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  • 4 Year
  • CANYON, TX

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

2501 4TH AVE
CANYON, TX 79016
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Lone Star Conference
From West Texas A&M University

“West Texas A&M University is committed to understanding the aspirations of the young people of this region and has been for more than a century. Their hopes and dreams have always been an important part of our role as a regional university, and we will continue to meet those needs through academic purpose and service for the next 100 years. West Texas A&M University is responsive to meeting the needs of the students, faculty and staff, the Panhandle and the world.”

—Walter V. Wendler

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, offers 59 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degrees, including two doctoral degrees. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 14 men’s and women’s athletics programs.

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West Texas A&M University Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline
August 1
Acceptance Rate
97%
SAT Range
980-1170
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
No

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Cost

Net Price
$13,802 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,009 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 74 responses
74%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 92 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 92 responses

Majors

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    38%
  • On Campus
    40%
  • Online
    22%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,316 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,585
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 70 responses
  • Friendly
    40%
  • Southern Hospitality
    23%
  • Texan Hospitality
    21%
  • Judgmental first impressions
    6%
  • VERY friendly
    4%
  • Outgoing
    3%
  • Off campus
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
61%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 102 responses
Poll
65%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 123 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 76 responses
  • Sense of community
    36%
  • Pride
    24%
  • Amazing Class and Character!
    16%
  • Home away from home
    8%
  • Excellence
    4%
  • Genuine class.
    4%
  • Precedent
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 58 responses

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