West Texas A&M University is a public institution committed to providing students with the highest quality educational experience. With campuses in Canyon and Amarillo, it is one of the premier universities in the Lone Star State, making it an ideal choice for students around the country and the world who are seeking educational excellence. The university offers over 80 majors in a variety of fields from humanities to business, from sciences to engineering, and from health sciences to education. Additionally, the university has a variety of student-support services, such as tutoring, advising and counseling, and career services, to ensure student success as they progress through their college experience. With a strong commitment to community engagement, WTAMU offers meaningful internships, service learning, volunteer opportunities, and research experience that prepare students for a future of success and leadership.
- Address: 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016-0001
- Phone: (806) 651-0000
- Website: www.wtamu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 10,036
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $55
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,456 | $9,903 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $8,582 | $8,582 |
| Other | $4,854 | $4,854 |
| Total Cost | $22,892 | $24,339 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 58%
- SAT Range: 920 – 1130
- ACT Range: 18 – 23
Majors
- General Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 77%
- Part-time: 23%
Student Gender
- Male: 42%
- Female: 58%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 29%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 56%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 87%
- 25 and Over: 13%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 87%
- Out-of-State: 13%
- Unknown: 0%