West Texas A&M University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
Work here? Claim your school's profile
$5,748
Avg in-state tuition
$7,195
Avg out-of-state tuition
BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Discover programs by subject area to find the best college for your future.
Search All ProgramsWork here? Claim your school's profile
About West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Canyon, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,326, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The university offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,748, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $7,195.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
58% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1130
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards10k
Students enrolled
78%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
56%
Hispanic
29%
Black
5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Explore Similar Schools
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
33
Total Online Enrollment
7,801
Percent of Programs Online
65% On-campus
35% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 25% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 53% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,748 | $7,195 |
Graduate | $4,968 | $5,832 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $7,496 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,854 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,582 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,854 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,854 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $19,098 | $20,545 |
Off-campus without family | $20,184 | $21,631 |
Off-campus with family | $11,602 | $13,049 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
43%
State Grant Aid
51%
Institution Grant Aid
36%
Pell Grant
43%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Wildlife Biology
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Broadcast Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Broadcast Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Broadcast Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
- Basketball
Share this school