West Texas A&M University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2054 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #558 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #507 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 119 | In Texas |
| #576 of 2,294 | For Animal Science |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 6,786
- Graduates
- 2,211
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wtamu.edu
West Texas A&M University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
West Texas A&M University has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 97% | 98% |
| Applicants | 4,784 | 1,944 | 2,778 |
| Admissions | 4,657 | 1,880 | 2,717 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,238 | 534 | 704 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 28 | 8 | 20 |
2,653 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,033 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
559 or 45%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in West Texas A&M University are 960-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
379 or 31%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in West Texas A&M University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4725 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2807 (31%) |
| Black or African American | 413 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 279 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 254 (3%) |
| Asian | 231 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 224 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,378
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,372 | $5,088 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,372 | $5,088 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,267 | $6,378 |
| Fee in-district | $2,729 | $2,196 |
| Fee in-state | $2,729 | $2,196 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,729 | $2,196 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,154 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,449 |
| Room charge | $5,079 |
| Meal charge | $4,370 |
West Texas A&M University majors
West Texas A&M University has granted 1,446 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 578 master's across 35 programs, and 2 doctorate degrees in Agriculture, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Texas A&M University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 49 | 197 | |
| General Studies | 137 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 114 | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 62 | 50 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 109 | 3 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 101 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 87 | 1 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 53 | 4 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 54 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 40 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 38 | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 28 | 16 | |
| Social Work | 35 | 9 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 29 | 11 | |
| Agriculture, General | 31 | 5 | 2 |
| Psychology, General | 37 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 35 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | 1 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 34 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 32 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 29 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 29 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 10 | 18 | |
| Music, General | 21 | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 20 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 20 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | ||
| Computer Science | 19 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | 10 | |
| Wildlife Biology | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | 9 | |
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 15 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | ||
| History, General | 10 | 5 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 14 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | 6 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 13 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | ||
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 8 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | 3 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 6 | ||
| School Psychology | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 3 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,446 | 578 | 2 |
West Texas A&M University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 39% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Texas A&M University has published 3,213 scientific papers with 44,945 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, Physics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 12 | 57 |
| 1993 | 10 | 35 |
| 1994 | 15 | 43 |
| 1995 | 17 | 53 |
| 1996 | 16 | 75 |
| 1997 | 29 | 84 |
| 1998 | 24 | 99 |
| 1999 | 22 | 147 |
| 2000 | 31 | 182 |
| 2001 | 46 | 182 |
| 2002 | 42 | 283 |
| 2003 | 41 | 311 |
| 2004 | 45 | 391 |
| 2005 | 55 | 480 |
| 2006 | 54 | 545 |
| 2007 | 51 | 615 |
| 2008 | 79 | 731 |
| 2009 | 80 | 836 |
| 2010 | 93 | 1056 |
| 2011 | 105 | 1219 |
| 2012 | 104 | 1373 |
| 2013 | 122 | 1680 |
| 2014 | 88 | 1827 |
| 2015 | 133 | 2030 |
| 2016 | 119 | 1876 |
| 2017 | 130 | 2069 |
| 2018 | 154 | 2252 |
| 2019 | 176 | 2537 |
| 2020 | 200 | 3258 |
| 2021 | 185 | 3800 |
| 2022 | 210 | 4034 |
| 2023 | 184 | 4350 |
| 2024 | 214 | 4544 |
West Texas A&M University alumni
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Terry Funk
- Occupations
- actorstunt performerprofessional wrestlertelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Terrance Dee Funk was an American professional wrestler. Widely considered one of the most influential and greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Funk was known for the longevity of his career – which spanned more than 50 years and included multiple short-lived retirements – and the influential hardcore wrestling style he pioneered in the latter part of his career.
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Ted DiBiase
- Occupations
- professional wrestleramateur wrestlerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Theodore Marvin DiBiase Sr. is an American retired professional wrestler, manager, and color commentator. He is signed to WWE as of 2024, where he works in their Legends program. DiBiase achieved championship success in a number of wrestling promotions, holding thirty titles during his professional wrestling career. He is best recalled by mainstream audiences for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he wrestled as "the Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. He has been named as one of the best technical wrestlers, and greatest villains in pro wrestling history.
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Natalie Maines
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterguitarist
- Biography
-
Natalie Louise Maines is an American musician. She is the lead vocalist for the country band the Chicks.
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Bruiser Brody
- Occupations
- actorprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Frank Donald Goodish was an American professional wrestler who earned his greatest fame under the ring name Bruiser Brody. He also worked as King Kong Brody, the Masked Marauder, and Red River Jack. Over the years Brody became synonymous with the hardcore wrestling brawling style that often saw one or more of the participants bleeding by the time the match was over. In his prime he worked as a "special attraction" wrestler in North America, making select appearances for various promotions such as World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), Central States Wrestling (CSW), Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF), and the American Wrestling Association (AWA) among other events. He worked regularly in Japan for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW).
General info
| Alternative names | WTAMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Motto | Visio Veritas Valor Vision. Truth. Valor. |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 853 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2501 4th Ave Canyon, Texas, 79016-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 8066510000 |