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West Texas A & M University

#835 in US ranking Canyon, TX
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,705
Tuition & fees
$9,664
Avg. aid
$8,436
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
950–1170
ACT range
18–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$45,652
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at West Texas A & M University?

West Texas A&M University's recurring campus events include Homecoming Weekend, the First Friday Festival and Buff Branding. Together, they offer different points of entry into campus life: Homecoming reconnects alumni and current students, while the other named events are associated with student-community activities.

Homecoming typically centers on university and student events around a home football game, although the schedule changes from year to year. Students interested in Buff Branding or the First Friday Festival should consult the current campus calendar for that year's activities and participation details rather than assuming the format remains fixed. These events can be useful opportunities to meet people, but attendance and specific programs vary.

What are the student housing and dining options at West Texas A & M University?

West Texas A&M University offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, along with campus dining. Housing availability should not be confused with a guaranteed room: applicants need to review the current housing application, eligibility rules, deadlines and contract terms.

Residence-hall internet access is reported as available, and first-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus under applicable rules. Students comparing residence halls should look at room configuration, location, contract length and whether a meal plan is required for their assignment. Dining-plan choices and operating hours matter especially for students with evening classes, jobs or dietary needs.

Living off campus is also common among WT students. An off-campus budget should include not only rent and groceries but utilities, transportation to Canyon and any costs tied to travel between campus and Amarillo. Before signing either a housing contract or a private lease, students should compare the total commitment with their class and financial-aid calendar.

West Texas A & M University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

West Texas A & M University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
26%
Campus size
342 acres

West Texas A & M University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 6

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

West Texas A & M University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Cornette Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

West Texas A & M University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

West Texas A & M University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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