# West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/west-texas-a-and-m-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 99% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 4,784 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 4,657 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 480–590 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 470–580 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $24,705 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $17,909 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,503 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $16,009 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,620 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,867 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $22,221 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 6,917 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 51% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $55,024 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 (FY2024) |

## What West Texas A & M University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 229814. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology