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

    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
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    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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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    August 1
    Acceptance Rate
    58%
    SAT Range
    920-1130
    ACT Range
    18-23
    Application Fee
    $55
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Accepts Common App
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,105 / 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
    $7,324 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    84%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade B+
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    14
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    14
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      47%
    • On Campus
      27%
    • Online
      26%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,621 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,705
    Undergrads Over 25
    22%
    Pell Grant
    43%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    44%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%

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