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West Texas A&M University, also known as WTAMU, is a public university located in Canyon, Texas, a small city south of Amarillo. It was established on September 20, 1910. WTAMU is part of the Texas A&M University System. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into more than six schools and colleges.
West Texas A&M University's athletic teams participate in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Buffaloes, simply referred to as the "Buffs". Some of the notable alumni are Jesse Cross, US Army general; Anita Thigpen Perry, First Lady of Texas; and Duane Thomas, NFL American football player.
West Texas A & M University is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Canyon, TX. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at West Texas A & M University top out at the Doctoral degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at West Texas A & M University often study music and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 600 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 520 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
West Texas A & M University offers classes to 7,502 students (5,916 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Lone Star Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
West Texas A & M University
2501 4th Ave
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
General Phone: (806) 651-4636
http://www.wtamu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 458 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, English, history, sociology, social services, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Business And Management | 288 | business management, marketing, accounting, business, finance, MIS, managerial economics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 130 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Education And Teaching | 93 | educational administration, school counseling, special ed, curriculum and instruction, instructional media design, reading teaching, education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 90 | psychology, communication disorders, counseling psychology, music therapy |
| Science | 75 | biology, wildlife biology, chemistry, geology, biotechnology, physics |
| Media | 46 | advertising, broadcast journalism, communication studies, journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 35 | agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural management |
| Animal Science And Care | 26 | animal science, equestrian studies |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | social work, public administration |
| Music | 25 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | environmental science, wildlife management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 10 | mechanical engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | industrial tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | agronomy, pest management |
| Law | 3 | pre-law |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for West Texas A & M University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,081 | 62 |
| Master's degree | 353 | 38 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, West Texas A & M University had a total enrollment of 7,502 students (5,916 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 88% |
| New Mexico | 4% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
West Texas A & M University offers campus housing for 1,400 of its 5,916 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Canyon, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,340 | 1,660 | 71% | 933 | 56% |
| Men | 1,128 | 779 | 69% | 441 | 57% |
| Women | 1,212 | 881 | 73% | 492 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 38% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 76% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,668 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,896 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,410 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,757 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,828 |
Financial Aid:
West Texas A & M University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366500)
West Texas A & M University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 68 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 47 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $99,381 | 3 | $92,855 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $92,404 | 3 | $80,608 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $93,820 | 7 | $83,015 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $70,397 | 6 | $67,261 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $59,579 | 17 | $59,208 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $52,755 | 32 | $52,533 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $46,328 | 41 | $43,359 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $57,731 | 96 | $50,717 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 111 | 86 | 197 |
| Football | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Track | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 68 | 88 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Wildlife Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Texas A & M University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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