West Texas A & M University
Public, 4-year
2501 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79016-0001
Quick Facts
6,771
Total Enrollment
97%
Acceptance Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
$44,399
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,101
In-State Tuition
$20,841
Avg Net Price
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1072
Avg SAT Score
About West Texas A & M University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 2501 4th Ave |
| City | Canyon, TX |
| ZIP Code | 79016-0001 |
| County | Randall County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Walter V. Wendler (President/CEO)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 6,771 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 41% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 51.3% |
| Black | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 34.4% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.7% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 20.9% |
| Part-Time Students | 20.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,101
In-State Tuition
$10,996
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,383
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,841
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 39% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 38% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 39% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $19,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $12,620 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 56% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $17,085 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,997 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,915 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,058 |
| $110,001+ | $23,378 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$44,399
6 Years After
$48,762
8 Years After
$50,741
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $29,499 | 75th percentile: $60,914
Earnings by Family Income Background
$40,492
Low Income
$45,023
Middle Income
$49,264
High Income
Student Outcomes
67%
Full-Time Retention
46%
Part-Time Retention
47%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,505
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,654
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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