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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 is the cost of studying for a year at West Texas A & M University?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled about $9,101 for Texas residents and $11,376 for out-of-state students at West Texas A&M University. These are published charges before aid and do not represent the full cost of living and studying for a year.

  • Texas-resident undergraduate tuition: $6,372; required fees: $2,729.
  • Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $8,267; required fees: $2,729.
  • Reported room and board: $9,408 for the academic year.
  • Reported books and supplies: $1,600 for the academic year.

Adding the reported room, board, books and supplies to tuition and fees gives approximately $20,109 for a resident undergraduate or $22,004 for a nonresident. Those illustrations use the same reporting year but still exclude expenses such as transportation and personal spending. Actual housing choices, course materials and enrollment patterns can change a student's budget.

Aid changes the amount a student may ultimately pay. The reported average net price for students from families earning up to $48,000 was $17,218; net price reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid, not after loans. About 94% of students received some form of financial aid, while 36% had student loans. Students may be considered for federal grants and loans, Texas aid where eligible, institutional scholarships and applicable military education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and checking WT's scholarship and priority-date instructions are key steps; an individual aid offer is more useful for budgeting than an institutional average.

What are the work-study opportunities at West Texas A & M University?

West Texas A&M University students can seek part-time work, while eligible students may also qualify for Federal Work-Study through financial aid. Work-Study is a need-based employment award, not a grant automatically paid to a student or a guarantee of a job; students generally must find a position and earn wages for hours worked.

Students should check their aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and use the university's student-employment listings to identify available jobs. Ordinary campus jobs may have different funding rules, and internships may be paid, unpaid or taken for academic credit. Asking who employs the student, how many hours are available and whether the role fits a class schedule is more informative than relying on a job title alone.

For career planning beyond a part-time job, WT reports offering individual and group counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, career-interest assessment, job listings, career fairs and employer recruitment. Alumni networking and mentoring opportunities are also reported. These services can support a job search, but their availability is not evidence that a particular student will receive an offer.

West Texas A & M University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$9,664
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$11,376
Tuition
$6,672
Fees
$2,992
Room and board
$9,408
Books and supplies
$1,600

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$24,705
Tuition & fees
$9,664
Housing, food, books & other
$15,041

94% of undergraduates receive aid, $8,436 on average

West Texas A & M University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$15,654
Off campus, not with family
$15,580
Off campus, with family
$6,376

West Texas A & M University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$16,525
$30,001–48,000
$17,218
$48,001–75,000
$19,268
$75,001–110,000
$22,454
Over $110,000
$23,439

West Texas A & M University Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$4,700

Typical board charge for academic year

$4,708

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

West Texas A & M University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$8,436

All

$7,573

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
94%

West Texas A & M University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
41%
Students with federal loans
36%
Median debt at completion
$18,750

West Texas A & M University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$6,999

Graduate average amount

$4,464

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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