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West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TXPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
West Texas A & M University is a public institution located in the town setting of Canyon, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math470 - 580
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 23
1typical 50% range36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,805
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,819
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,970
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,510
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,518
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,938
Earnings 5yr: $89,635
Debt: $21,125
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,825
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,583
Earnings 5yr: $86,932
Debt: $22,884
Public Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,261
Earnings 5yr: $80,893
Debt: $24,798
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,979
Earnings 5yr: $56,472
Debt: $22,070
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,693
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,534
Earnings 5yr: $53,333
Debt: $20,993
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,110
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,537
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,763
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,283
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,188
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,262
Earnings 5yr: $62,003
Debt: $19,651
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,430
Earnings 5yr: $65,668
Debt: $23,383
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,555
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,487
In-State Tuition$9,101
Out-of-State Tuition$10,996
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,399
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,741
Completion Signals
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,620
Est. Monthly Payment
$136/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
22%
Avg Family Income
$55,357
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