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Overview
West Texas A&M University is a public institution and a campus of the Texas A&M system. West Texas A&M is home to six colleges and schools granting bachelor’s degrees in 58 academic majors. The school also operates several research facilities including the Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility and the Academic and Research Environmental Health and Safety Office. In addition, the West Texas A&M campus is home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum featuring exhibitions and artifacts focused on the region’s history.
Acceptance Rate:
92%
Average Net Price:
$12,761
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1045
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,101 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $10,996 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,449 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
59%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,500
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,933
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,285
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
77%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,369
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$188
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
32%
Submitting ACT
42%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1045
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,242
Total Number of Undergrads
6,901
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
70
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Buffaloes/Lady Buffs
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Lone Star Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,700
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingBeing an Education major here at West Texas I learn so much. The field of education is always changing and I feel like the teachers here keep me updated on all the updates going on. Here at West Texas the teachers really do care about you and want you to succeed, so they like to help you in any way possible they can so that you can learn the material. I feel as though West Texas is a good medium between high school and a university. It is difficult at times, but I do not think that it is overwhelming and too hard. It's the perfect school to learn a lot about your intended major.
Jordun from Lubbock, TX
I am ALWAYS learning something new. There isn't a day that hasn't gone by that I haven't obtained newly acquired knowledge. Being an General Studies Art Major, I have found that many of my classes are very interesting and are always sparking my interest.
KaitlynN from Amarillo, TX
I really feel like they have a great nursing department and I would really like to attend West texas A&M.
Bridget from Dallas, TX
West Texas A&M is a great school for people of all majors. It's a place full of great professors, and staff members. WTAMU is a full of awesome activities and friendly students.
Sabrina from Clovis, NM
A big college with a small town atmosphere.
Small classes with caring instructors.
Terrific college experience.
Small classes with caring instructors.
Terrific college experience.
TREVOR from Aztec, NM
Here at West Texas A&M University, I haven't had a professor yet that I didn't learn something from. THe professors are really good about taking time out to answer questions and make sure the concepts being taught are understood. They all have a great knowledge of what they are teaching, and usually if they don't know the answer they look it up because they care about your education as well as theirs.
Keagan from Amarillo, TX
Though so far I've only taken tours everybody was very friendly and I learned a ton about the college.
Rebecca from Hobbs, NM
Love this college, and it was recommended to me by others. It just feels right, with a lot of fun and the right professors. I especially like the feeling I get after I talk to anyone.
Gerald from Lubbock, TX
Great place to study at. They have really good teachers. Everyone is friendly.
Miriam from Amarillo, TX
This is a smaller university that focuses in on its students. The class sizes are small and teachers care. It helps to be part of a community type campus.
Caleb from Amarillo, TX
