West Texas A & M University
2501 4th Ave
Canyon TX 79016
(806) 651-4636

General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
7,552 (6,237 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
67% / 33%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
42% / 58%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
82% / 18%
- In-State / Out-of-State
92% / 8%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$5,340
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$12,276
- Room & BoardN/A
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$1,397
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants2,960
- Students Admitted
1,956
(66%)
- Students Enrolled1,173
(40%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
See More About Admissions »
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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Agricultural Business and Management, General
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Agriculture, General
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Agronomy and Crop Science
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Animal Sciences, General
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Equestrian/Equine Studies
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Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biotechnology
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Wildlife Biology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Broadcast Journalism
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Reading Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Communication Disorders, General
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Pre-Law Studies
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants2,960
- Students Admitted
1,956
(66%)
- Students Enrolled1,173
(40%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application DeadlineN/A
- Regular Application DeadlineN/A
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$5,340
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$12,276
- Room & BoardN/A
- Books & SuppliesN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$1,397
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants34%$1,176
- Pell Grants34%N/A
- Other Federal GrantsN/AN/A
- State & Local Grants38%$689
- Institutional Grants51%$216
- Federal Loans44%$1,154
- Non-Federal Loans3%$4,745
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