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West Texas A & M University
West Texas A & M University admits nearly everyone — 98.7% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether West Texas A & M University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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West Texas A & M University anchors the college town of Canyon, TX, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Mechanical Engineering, where graduates median $93,938 four years out. Faculty pay averages $101,784 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 6,917 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 960 and 1160 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on West Texas A & M University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 960–1160 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, West Texas A & M University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, West Texas A & M University received 4,784 applications and admitted 4,657 (97.3%), with 1,266 enrolling.
How West Texas A & M University compares
| West Texas A & M University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.7% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,101 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,741 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, West Texas A & M University's median earnings are $50,741 — below the Texas benchmark of $54,132. Weigh that against the $9,101 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, West Texas A & M University prices by residency: $9,101 in-state versus $10,996 out-of-state — a $1,895 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
West Texas A & M University enrolls 6,917 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs West Texas A & M University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
55% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a West Texas A & M University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at West Texas A & M University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,938 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,583 |
| Public Administration | $74,261 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,979 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,534 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,262 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $60,430 |
| Marketing | $58,303 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,011 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $51,397 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $51,103 |
| Agriculture, General | $50,396 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,618 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $49,241 |
| Music | $48,656 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,492 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $47,175 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,009 |
| Psychology, General | $45,193 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $44,920 |
| Social Work | $44,174 |
| Biology, General | $43,403 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $40,183 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $37,996 |
Median earnings for these 24 West Texas A & M University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,741 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional West Texas A & M University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for West Texas A & M University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 960–1160 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 98.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is West Texas A & M University's acceptance rate?
97.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,657 admitted from 4,784 applicants.
How much does West Texas A & M University cost?
In-state tuition is $9,101; out-of-state students pay $10,996. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do West Texas A & M University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,741 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Texas Woman's University — 96.1% admitted
- Texas Southern University — 96.9% admitted
- The University of Texas at San Antonio — 86.8% admitted
- The University of Texas Permian Basin — 94.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.