West Texas A & M University (WTAMU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,200
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Canyon, Texas, WTAMU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that WTAMU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

West Texas A & M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at WTAMU is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at WTAMU is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at WTAMU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,202

Cost of attendance at West Texas A & M University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,208

Cost of attendance at West Texas A & M University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at West Texas A & M University received on average $7,009 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,009

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	510	42%	$4,699	$2,396,526
Other Federal Grant	510	42%	$4,743	$2,418,940
State Grant/Scholarships	678	56%	$4,492	$3,045,461
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	704	58%	$2,702	$1,902,086
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,051	86%	$7,009	$7,366,487

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Texas A & M University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of West Texas A & M University students is 45.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.0%.

45.7%

asian 40.0% 8 students
African American 26.5% 22 students
white 51.4% 404 students
unknown 33.3% 7 students
hispanic 40.0% 165 students
International Students 33.3% 5 students
Mixed Race 46.0% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Football Lone Star Conference
Baseball Lone Star Conference
Basketball Lone Star Conference
Track and Cross Country Lone Star Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

West Texas A & M University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

West Texas A & M University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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