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West Texas A & M University is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Canyon, Texas. 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 399 to 625 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 618 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 7,302 students (5,809 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Lone Star Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at West Texas A & M University.
More complete details are provided below.
West Texas A & M University
2501 4th Ave
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
General Phone: (806) 651-2000
Admissions Phone: (806) 651-2020
Financial Aid Phone: (806) 651-2055
http://www.wtamu.edu
West Texas A & M University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 382 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, history, English, speech and rhetoric, social services, sociology, political science, ... |
| Business And Management | 351 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, business, MIS, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 96 | instructional media design, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, school counseling, special ed, reading teaching, education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 86 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Science | 72 | biology, chemistry, geology, wildlife biology, physics, biotechnology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 59 | psychology, communication disorders, counseling psychology, music therapy |
| Media | 43 | advertising, communication studies, broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 43 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Music | 39 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | social work, public administration |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 26 | agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural management |
| Animal Science And Care | 26 | animal science, equestrian studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | industrial tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 13 | environmental science, wildlife management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama, dance |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 12 | agronomy, pest management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Law | 3 | pre-law |
| Engineering | 2 | mechanical engineering |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for West Texas A & M University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 980 | 61 |
| Master's degree | 389 | 38 |
In 2005, West Texas A & M University had a total enrollment of 7,302 students (5,809 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 89% |
| New Mexico | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
West Texas A & M University offers campus housing for 1,500 of its 5,809 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,903 | 1,392 | 73% | 777 | 56% |
| Men | 862 | 610 | 71% | 367 | 60% |
| Women | 1,041 | 782 | 75% | 410 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 399 | 625 |
| SAT Math | 402 | 618 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 26 |
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 | 36% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (806) 651-2020
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,348 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,524 |
| Room and board | $ 4,696 |
| Room charge | $ 2,080 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,616 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,472 |
Financial Aid:
West Texas A & M University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (806) 651-2055
West Texas A & M University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 48 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 51 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $98,544 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $76,287 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $74,142 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $58,173 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $81,746 | 5 | $64,483 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $66,548 | 8 | $64,249 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $56,307 | 12 | $52,631 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 50 | $50,048 | 30 | $47,622 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $45,553 | 43 | $39,165 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 120 | $55,436 | 93 | $45,788 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 156 | 78 | 234 |
| Football | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Track | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 60 | 83 |
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 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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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