West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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West Texas A & M University reported a 97.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. West Texas A & M University is a public 4-year institution in Canyon, TX, with an SAT reference of 1050 and an ACT reference of 20. The historical average net price is $19,487 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

97.3%

4,784 applicants

SAT reference

1050

Combined score

ACT reference

20

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,487

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at West Texas A & M University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)96010501170
ACT (composite, 1–36)182024

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

51.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

69.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$50,741

Student Body

6,917

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at West Texas A & M University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,525
$30,001 – $48,000$17,218
$48,001 – $75,000$19,268
$75,001 – $110,000$22,454
$110,000+$23,439

Top Majors at West Texas A & M University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing328
Health Professions227
Agriculture & Natural Resources210
Liberal Arts & General Studies175
Biological & Biomedical Sciences91
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies82
Parks, Recreation & Fitness71
Engineering69
Education62
Visual & Performing Arts57

Financial Aid at West Texas A & M University

About West Texas A & M University

Official website: https://www.wtamu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wtamu.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About West Texas A & M University

What is the acceptance rate at West Texas A & M University?

West Texas A & M University reported a 97% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,784. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into West Texas A & M University?

The historical 97% acceptance rate suggests West Texas A & M University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for West Texas A & M University?

The imported historical records for West Texas A & M University include an SAT reference value of 1050 and an ACT reference value of 20. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend West Texas A & M University?

The stored historical average net price at West Texas A & M University is $19,487 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $7,378 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at West Texas A & M University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for West Texas A & M University is 51%. its stored first-year retention rate is 70%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $50,741. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is West Texas A & M University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for West Texas A & M University?

West Texas A & M University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on West Texas A & M University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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