WTAMU Description

West Texas A&M University is a nationally acclaimed academic and research institution, providing stellar faculty and unique educational opportunities to its students. Located in Canyon, Texas, West Texas A&M University is committed to building a well-rounded educational environment and encourages the development of critical thinking skills in each of its students.

West Texas A&M University offers more than 50 undergraduate programs in various concentrations of the following colleges:
• College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering
• College of Business
• College of Education and Social Sciences
• College of Fine Arts and Humanities
• College of Nursing and Health Science

More than 40 graduate programs are offered in Business, Design And Technology, Educational Leadership, Agriculture, Social Work and several more concentrations.

West Texas A&M University is proud of its research institution, study abroad programs and honors program. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves outside of the classroom by participating in these programs, as well as through student organizations and athletic opportunities on campus.

West Texas A&M University faculty believe that the well-rounded student will be the most professionally successful, which is why student support services are well advertised on campus and student life activities are encouraged.

If you’re ready to be part of an institution you can be proud of and learn from, West Texas A&M University may be right for you.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascots

Buffaloes, Lady Buffs

Nickname

WTAMU

Website

www.wtamu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$5,494

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,142

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

7,781

WTAMU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
6,237
Freshman Class
1,205
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
7,781

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
80%
Graduate
20%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
51%
Men
49%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
72%
Latino
19%
Other
4%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%