West Texas A&M University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2031 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #556 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #507 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 119 | In Texas |
| #566 of 2,152 | For Animal Science |
| Top50% | For 24 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 6,901
- Graduates
- 2,341
- 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 92% and is among the 34% 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 | 92% | 91% | 92% |
| Applicants | 4,695 | 1,941 | 2,711 |
| Admissions | 4,302 | 1,773 | 2,493 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,257 | 542 | 715 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 24 | 8 | 16 |
2,767 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,491 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
539 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in West Texas A&M University are 950-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
408 or 32%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in West Texas A&M University are 18-23 (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 | 4973 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2765 (30%) |
| Black or African American | 466 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 295 (3%) |
| Asian | 258 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 230 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 197 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (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
- $7,500
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
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 | 2,200 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,860 |
| Room charge | $5,720 |
| Meal charge | $4,140 |
West Texas A&M University majors
West Texas A&M University has granted 1,653 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 747 master's across 34 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 | 80 | 254 | |
| General Studies | 173 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 154 | ||
| Finance, General | 78 | 75 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 126 | 8 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 109 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 75 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 42 | 29 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | 5 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 59 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 55 | ||
| Social Work | 42 | 12 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 32 | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 46 | 6 | |
| Accounting | 29 | 20 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 41 | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 39 | 3 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 39 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 35 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 17 | 17 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 31 | ||
| Music, General | 23 | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 29 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 29 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 22 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 22 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 20 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 20 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 20 | ||
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 18 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 17 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 17 | ||
| History, General | 15 | 2 | |
| Wildlife Biology | 17 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | ||
| Graphic Design | 14 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 7 | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 5 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 10 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Communication, General | 8 | ||
| Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Musical Theatre | 6 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 6 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| School Psychology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,653 | 747 | 2 |
West Texas A&M University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 40% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Texas A&M University has published 2,727 scientific papers with 31,055 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, Political Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 68 |
| 1992 | 12 | 44 |
| 1993 | 9 | 25 |
| 1994 | 15 | 35 |
| 1995 | 14 | 32 |
| 1996 | 16 | 53 |
| 1997 | 25 | 46 |
| 1998 | 21 | 67 |
| 1999 | 23 | 83 |
| 2000 | 25 | 101 |
| 2001 | 38 | 104 |
| 2002 | 38 | 179 |
| 2003 | 38 | 207 |
| 2004 | 41 | 246 |
| 2005 | 52 | 347 |
| 2006 | 51 | 383 |
| 2007 | 48 | 460 |
| 2008 | 67 | 506 |
| 2009 | 71 | 684 |
| 2010 | 85 | 793 |
| 2011 | 94 | 935 |
| 2012 | 99 | 1076 |
| 2013 | 103 | 1325 |
| 2014 | 95 | 1487 |
| 2015 | 117 | 1628 |
| 2016 | 128 | 1499 |
| 2017 | 115 | 1555 |
| 2018 | 146 | 1782 |
| 2019 | 153 | 1928 |
| 2020 | 180 | 2451 |
| 2021 | 155 | 2807 |
| 2022 | 194 | 3195 |
| 2023 | 164 | 3340 |
West Texas A&M University alumni
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Terry Funk
- Occupations
- television actorprofessional wrestlerstunt performeractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Terrance Dee Funk was an American professional wrestler. Considered one of the 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 wrestlerscreenwriteramateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Theodore Marvin DiBiase Sr. is an American retired professional wrestler, manager, ordained minister and color commentator. He is signed to WWE as of 2023, 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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Bruiser Brody
- Occupations
- professional wrestleractor
- 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).
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Natalie Maines
- Occupations
- guitaristsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Natalie Louise Maines is an American singer. She is the lead vocalist for the country band the Chicks.
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 | 879 |
| 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 |