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West Texas A & M University

West Texas A & M University

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.

Overview of West Texas A & M University

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.

Areas of Study

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.

West Texas A & M University Selectivity

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.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

West Texas A & M University offers classes to 7,502 students (5,916 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Students sports include formal participation in Lone Star Conference competitions.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting West Texas A & M University

West Texas A & M University
2501 4th Ave
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
General Phone: (806) 651-4636
http://www.wtamu.edu

West Texas A & M University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts458interdisciplinary studies, general studies, English, history, sociology, social services, Spanish language, political science, ...
Business And Management288business management, marketing, accounting, business, finance, MIS, managerial economics
Nursing And Emergency Medicine130registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, nursing administration
Education And Teaching93educational administration, school counseling, special ed, curriculum and instruction, instructional media design, reading teaching, education
Therapy And Counseling90psychology, communication disorders, counseling psychology, music therapy
Science75biology, wildlife biology, chemistry, geology, biotechnology, physics
Media46advertising, broadcast journalism, communication studies, journalism
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy36health and physical education, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies
Agricultural Science And Management35agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural management
Animal Science And Care26animal science, equestrian studies
Family And Social Work26social work, public administration
Music25music, music performance, music theory and composition
Art Studies16art studies
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety
Conservation And Resource Management14environmental science, wildlife management
Drama And Performing Arts12drama, dance
Mathematics10mathematics
Engineering10mechanical engineering
Engineering Technician8industrial tech
Computer Science And Engineering7computer science, computer and info science
Design5graphic design
Landscaping And Horticulture4agronomy, pest management
Law3pre-law
Fine Arts2fine arts
Medical Support And Technology0clinical lab tech

Number of programs and degrees for West Texas A & M University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,08162
Master's degree35338
Doctor's degree01

Student Body

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:

GroupPercent
Men47%
Women53%
Full-Time96%
Part-Time4%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate78%
Graduate22%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White74%
Black4%
Hispanic15%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1918%
20-2119%
22-2422%
25-2916%
30-348%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas88%
New Mexico4%
Colorado2%
Oklahoma1%

West Texas A & M University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time35 %

West Texas A & M University Room and Board (2007)

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.

West Texas A & M University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,3401,66071%93356%
Men1,12877969%44157%
Women1,21288173%49256%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal460600
SAT Math420520
SAT Writing440530
ACT Verbal1523
ACT Math1926
ACT Composite1823

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT38%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT76%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

West Texas A & M University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

West Texas A & M University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6819
Non-tenured, but on tenure track4238
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2447

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year9$99,3813$92,855
Associate professorcalendar year8$92,4043$80,608
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year19$93,8207$83,015

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year29$70,3976$67,261
Associate professoracademic year27$59,57917$59,208
Assistant professoracademic year38$52,75532$52,533
Instructoracademic year20$46,32841$43,359
All faculty totalacademic year114$57,73196$50,717

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

West Texas A & M University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballLone Star Conference
BasketballLone Star Conference
BaseballLone Star Conference
TrackLone Star Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total11186197
Football71071
Basketball131124
Track3710
Baseball404
All Other Sports206888

West Texas A & M University Degree Programs (2007)

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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

LAW
Pre-Law Studies

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

West Texas A & M University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets West Texas A & M University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%West Texas A & M University Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%West Texas A & M University Number of students
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%West Texas A & M University % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%West Texas A & M University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%West Texas A & M University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%West Texas A & M University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in music
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%West Texas A & M University % of degrees in music
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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