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West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX · Public · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Open
- Average net price
- $17,909
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $55,024
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
West Texas A & M University is a public college in Canyon, TX with 6,917 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 1050 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,909 per year ($16,503 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,024 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,784
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,657
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–590
200800
SAT Math470–580
200800
ACT Composite18–23
136
What West Texas A & M University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,705
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,664
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,829
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,503
- $30–48k$16,009
- $48–75k$16,620
- $75–110k$18,867
- $110k+$22,221
Get a personal estimate with West Texas A & M University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $55,024
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,917
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 45%
- White50%
- Hispanic35%
- Black4%
- Asian2%
West Texas A & M University FAQ
What is West Texas A & M University's acceptance rate?+
West Texas A & M University admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for West Texas A & M University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 1050.
What ACT score do you need for West Texas A & M University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–23.
Is West Texas A & M University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to West Texas A & M University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,784 students applied to West Texas A & M University and 4,657 were admitted; 1,266 enrolled.
Does West Texas A & M University consider legacy status?+
No. West Texas A & M University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does West Texas A & M University require an essay?+
West Texas A & M University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does West Texas A & M University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,705 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,909.
What is West Texas A & M University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 229814 · How we use this data
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