In 1910, West Texas State Normal College opened its doors to a handful of students and today, West Texas A&M University celebrates record enrollment numbers, award-winning academic programs, top-notch professors, state-of-the-art facilities and Lone Star Conference championships. It's been recognized as one of the best colleges in the American west in the "Best in the West" section of The Princeton Review's website feature "Best Colleges: Region by Region" and in the coveted top tier of the Best Regional Public Universities-West category in the U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of America's Best Colleges.
WTAMU is a student-driven University that offers the ultimate college experience through a perfect balance of liberal arts and career-oriented programs. That, combined with various campus activities and numerous community involvement opportunities, more than prepares WTAMU students for future success. It’s a place where students come to connect, explore, learn and lead.
WTAMU, backed by its 100-year history of educational excellence, continues to grow and reflect an energy for the future. The historic campus offers a modern appeal with more than $95 million in capital improvements during the past 10 years. Those improvements include the Buffalo Sports Park, a Student Success Center and three new residence halls as well as the renovated Engineering and Computer Science Building, Palo Duro Research Facility and Jack B. Kelley Student Center. The University also is keeping pace with today's technology with a campus infrastructure that enables next-generation teaching and learning.
In addition to its main campus in Canyon, the University also is home to the Amarillo Center. The facility opened in 2008 and occupies the 7th, 10th and 11th floors of the Chase Tower in downtown Amarillo to offer select upper-level and graduate classes in courses ranging from accounting to social work. WTAMU also includes an 80-acre Horse Center and the 2,310-acre Nance Ranch.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Kyle Moore
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
WTAMU Box 60907
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
Phone
806-651-5288
Email
admissions@mail.wtamu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Jack B. Kelley Student Center
Virgil Henson Activities Center
Old Main (first building built on campus)
WTAMU Horse Center
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is the largest historical museum in the State of Texas.
Jack B. Kelley Student Center
Virgil Henson Activities Center
Old Main (first building built on campus)
WTAMU Horse Center
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is the largest historical museum in the State of Texas.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Palo Duro Canyon
Cadillac Ranch
Historical Route 66
Westgate Mall
American Quarter Horse Heritage Center and Museum
Discovery Center Palo Duro Canyon has an amphitheater with summer productions of "Texas", historical production about State of Texas. Production is attended by international visitors. Wonderland Amusement Park
Cadillac Ranch
Historical Route 66
Westgate Mall
American Quarter Horse Heritage Center and Museum
Discovery Center Palo Duro Canyon has an amphitheater with summer productions of "Texas", historical production about State of Texas. Production is attended by international visitors. Wonderland Amusement Park
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
806-651-5288
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
806-651-5288
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxis, Rick Husband International Airport in Amarillo (26 miles north of Canyon), on-campus shuttle during fall and spring semesters.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Rick Husband International Airport in Amarillo, take I-40 west to I-27 south to Canyon (12 miles south of Amarillo).
Local Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
806-655-4445
Best Western-Palo Duro Canyon
806-655-1818
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
West Texas A&M University has a commitment to serve the residents of the state of Texas and provide an opportunity for higher education that is accessible and affordable. But the University also welcomes students from other states and invites applications from any individual that seek to enroll. On average, 70 percent of applicants are admitted.
All freshman candidates for undergraduate admission must submit the following: An application for admission; standardized test scores (ACT or SAT-the writing portion is not required); and high school transcripts.
Admissions decisions are based on a variety of factors, with the greatest weight given to high school class rank and standardized test scores. However, applicants are reminded that considerations are also given to potential for success, patterns of progressive improvement, and extra-curricular activities. All potential students that believe they are a good match for West Texas A&M University should apply.
All freshman candidates for undergraduate admission must submit the following: An application for admission; standardized test scores (ACT or SAT-the writing portion is not required); and high school transcripts.
Admissions decisions are based on a variety of factors, with the greatest weight given to high school class rank and standardized test scores. However, applicants are reminded that considerations are also given to potential for success, patterns of progressive improvement, and extra-curricular activities. All potential students that believe they are a good match for West Texas A&M University should apply.
Overview
Applicants: 6,116
Acceptance Rate: 61%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 580
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 23
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Majors and Degrees Offered
West Texas A&M University offers 61 undergraduate programs, 45 master's degree programs and one doctoral program through its a five-college, one-school structure: College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering; College of Education and Social Sciences; Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities; College of Nursing and Health Sciences; College of Business and the Graduate School. Program offerings are plentiful, and students are sure to find their passion, whether it be in the sciences, arts, education, agriculture or health-related fields. Preprofessional programs offer students the chance to prepare for advanced degrees with studies ranging from pre-veterinary medicine to pre-physical therapy. Various certificate programs also are available.
Students at WTAMU enjoy an atmosphere that is committed to personal attention, teaching excellence and programs that are both engaging and challenging. The University's First-Year Success Programs-New Student Orientation, Buff Branding, Readership WT and Convocation-provide a foundation for student achievement, and the Student Success Center offers students the support needed to reach their academic goals with services that range from advising to a writing lab. Students can enrich their academic experience even more through the University's William H. and Joyce Attebury Honors Program.
College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering
Department of Agricultural Sciences Agribusiness
Agribusiness/Equine Industry and Business
Agriculture/AgricultureTeacher Certification
Agriculture/Agricultural Business and Economics
Agriculture/Animal Science
Agriculture/Plant, Soil and Environmental Science
Agricultural Media and Communications
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Department of Engineering and Computer Science
Computer Science
Civil Engineering
Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Engineering Program
Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Biology
Biotechnology
Environmental Science
Geology
Medical Technology
Pre-Clinical Allied Health Programs
Pre-Dental
Premedical
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Wildlife Biology
Department of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
College of Business Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Department of Information and Decision Management
Computer Information Systems
Department of Management, Marketing and General Business
General Business
Management
Marketing
College of Education and Social Sciences Department of Education
Undergraduate Teacher Certification
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Emergency Management Administration
Political Science
Pre-Law Studies
Public Administration
Social Sciences
Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities
Applied Arts and Sciences
General Studies
Department of Art, Theatre and Dance Art
Dance
Graphic Design
Musical Theatre
Studio Art
Theatre
Department of Communication
Mass Communications Broadcasting
Mass Communications Broadcast Journalism
Mass Communications Advertising/ Public Relations
Communication Studies
Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages
English
Spanish
Department of History
History
Department of Music
Music (with All-level Certification)
Music (with Elective Studies in Business)
Composition
Music Therapy
Performance
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Department of Communication Disorders
Communication Disorders
Department of Nursing
Nursing
Nursing (for LVNs)
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences
Athletic Training
Sports and Exercise Science All Levels PE Teaching
Sports and Exercise Science Applied Sport Degree
Sports and Exercise Science Exercise Science
Graduate School
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Master of Music (M.M.)
Master of Professional Accounting (M.P.A.)
Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Professional Accounting (B.B.A./M.P.A.)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Graduate Programs
Accounting (M.P.A.)
Accounting/Business Administration (B.B.A./M.P.A.)
Administration (M.Ed.)
Agriculture (M.S., Ph.D.)
Agriculture/Agricultural Business and Economic (M.S.)
Agriculture/Animal Science (M.S.)
Agriculture/Plant, Soil and Environmental Science (M.S.)
Art (M.A.)
Biology (M.S.)
Business (M.B.A.)
Business/Agriculture (M.B.A.)
Business/Computer Information Systems (M.B.A.)
Business/Healthcare Management (M.B.A.)
Business/Management (M.B.A.)
Business/Marketing (M.B.A.)
Chemistry (M.S.)
Communication (M.A.)
Communication Disorders (M.S.)
Counseling (M.A.)
Counseling (M.Ed.)
Criminal Justice Studies (M.A.)
Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)
Educational Diagnostician (M.Ed.)
Engineering Technology (M.S.)
English (M.A.)
Environmental Science (M.S.)
Finance and Economics (M.S.)
Instructional Design and Technology (M.Ed.)
Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A., M.S.)
Mathematics (M.S.)
Music (M.A.)
Music Performance (M.M.)
Reading Education (M.Ed.)
Nursing/Administration (M.S.N.)
Nursing/Education (M.S.N.)
Nursing/Practitioner (M.S.N.)
Political Science (M.A.)
Psychology (M.A.)
Special Education (M.Ed.)
Sports and Exercise Sciences (M.S.)
Studio Art (M.F.A.)
Students at WTAMU enjoy an atmosphere that is committed to personal attention, teaching excellence and programs that are both engaging and challenging. The University's First-Year Success Programs-New Student Orientation, Buff Branding, Readership WT and Convocation-provide a foundation for student achievement, and the Student Success Center offers students the support needed to reach their academic goals with services that range from advising to a writing lab. Students can enrich their academic experience even more through the University's William H. and Joyce Attebury Honors Program.
College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering
Department of Agricultural Sciences Agribusiness
Agribusiness/Equine Industry and Business
Agriculture/AgricultureTeacher Certification
Agriculture/Agricultural Business and Economics
Agriculture/Animal Science
Agriculture/Plant, Soil and Environmental Science
Agricultural Media and Communications
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Department of Engineering and Computer Science
Computer Science
Civil Engineering
Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Engineering Program
Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Biology
Biotechnology
Environmental Science
Geology
Medical Technology
Pre-Clinical Allied Health Programs
Pre-Dental
Premedical
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Wildlife Biology
Department of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
College of Business Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Department of Information and Decision Management
Computer Information Systems
Department of Management, Marketing and General Business
General Business
Management
Marketing
College of Education and Social Sciences Department of Education
Undergraduate Teacher Certification
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Emergency Management Administration
Political Science
Pre-Law Studies
Public Administration
Social Sciences
Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities
Applied Arts and Sciences
General Studies
Department of Art, Theatre and Dance Art
Dance
Graphic Design
Musical Theatre
Studio Art
Theatre
Department of Communication
Mass Communications Broadcasting
Mass Communications Broadcast Journalism
Mass Communications Advertising/ Public Relations
Communication Studies
Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages
English
Spanish
Department of History
History
Department of Music
Music (with All-level Certification)
Music (with Elective Studies in Business)
Composition
Music Therapy
Performance
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Department of Communication Disorders
Department of Nursing
Nursing
Nursing (for LVNs)
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences
Athletic Training
Sports and Exercise Science All Levels PE Teaching
Sports and Exercise Science Applied Sport Degree
Sports and Exercise Science Exercise Science
Graduate School
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Master of Music (M.M.)
Master of Professional Accounting (M.P.A.)
Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Professional Accounting (B.B.A./M.P.A.)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Graduate Programs
Accounting (M.P.A.)
Accounting/Business Administration (B.B.A./M.P.A.)
Administration (M.Ed.)
Agriculture (M.S., Ph.D.)
Agriculture/Agricultural Business and Economic (M.S.)
Agriculture/Animal Science (M.S.)
Agriculture/Plant, Soil and Environmental Science (M.S.)
Art (M.A.)
Biology (M.S.)
Business (M.B.A.)
Business/Agriculture (M.B.A.)
Business/Computer Information Systems (M.B.A.)
Business/Healthcare Management (M.B.A.)
Business/Management (M.B.A.)
Business/Marketing (M.B.A.)
Chemistry (M.S.)
Communication (M.A.)
Communication Disorders (M.S.)
Counseling (M.A.)
Counseling (M.Ed.)
Criminal Justice Studies (M.A.)
Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)
Educational Diagnostician (M.Ed.)
Engineering Technology (M.S.)
English (M.A.)
Environmental Science (M.S.)
Finance and Economics (M.S.)
Instructional Design and Technology (M.Ed.)
Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A., M.S.)
Mathematics (M.S.)
Music (M.A.)
Music Performance (M.M.)
Reading Education (M.Ed.)
Nursing/Administration (M.S.N.)
Nursing/Education (M.S.N.)
Nursing/Practitioner (M.S.N.)
Political Science (M.A.)
Psychology (M.A.)
Special Education (M.Ed.)
Sports and Exercise Sciences (M.S.)
Studio Art (M.F.A.)
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
20:1
Total Faculty
444
with Terminal Degree
226
233
Men
211
Women
58
Minority
10
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
37%
Graduate in 6 years
41%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Agricultural Business and Management, General.
Agricultural Communication/Journalism.
Agriculture, General.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Animal Sciences, General.
Equestrian/Equine Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology, General.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Wildlife Biology.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Related Services.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems and Services.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Broadcast Journalism.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
-
EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
-
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technology, General.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
-
ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Pre-Engineering.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
History.
-
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
-
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
Pre-Law Studies.
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics.
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
-
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
-
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
Physics.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
-
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Dance.
Design and Applied Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Fine and Studio Arts.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Musical Theatre.
Sculpture.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Don Powell
Fed Coordinator for Gulf Coast Recovery and Reconstr
Larry Combest
Federal congressman, retired
Emily Pulley
Opera Singer
Col. Dewey D. Wheat
Dir/ Plans and Operations, US Army War College, Ret.
Maurice Cheeks
Head NBA Coach, Portland Trailblazers
Joe Austin
VP of International Operations, Microsoft
Anita Perry
Former First Lady, Governor, State of Texas
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
37%
Graduate in 6 years
41%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
West Texas A&M University is one of the most affordable universities in the nation. Texas residents will pay 9.2 percent less than the average cost of public universities in the state and 70 percent less than the average cost of private universities in the state. Annual tuition and fees is $6,729.
Students coming from outside the state enjoy one of the lowest out-of-state tuition rates in the nation. For a year of tuition and fees, the cost is just $7,629-compared to $20,700 a student would pay, on average, by attending a public institution outside their home state. It's a tremendous value. Students should compare their home states' tuition and fees with their costs at West Texas A&M University, as in most cases it will be more than in Canyon, Texas.
The average need-based grant and scholarship package for an incoming freshman is $6,418. The average loan amount per year is $4,207. Graduates of West Texas A&M University leave with an average debt of $13,678, which is much less than the state's average of $20,919 in student loan debt and the nation’s average of $25,250.
There are $3.5 million in scholarships that West Texas A&M University gives to students each year. Both in-state and out-of-state students are eligible.
The average need-based grant and scholarship package for an incoming freshman is $6,418. The average loan amount per year is $4,207. Graduates of West Texas A&M University leave with an average debt of $13,678, which is much less than the state's average of $20,919 in student loan debt and the nation’s average of $25,250.
There are $3.5 million in scholarships that West Texas A&M University gives to students each year. Both in-state and out-of-state students are eligible.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,737
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,585
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,914
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
62%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,525
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$4,292
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,289
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$6,279
Required Fees
$2,392
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,392
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,196
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
WTAMU, a member of The Texas A&M University System, is the northernmost four-year public university in Texas. It serves a diverse population of almost 8,000 students. The student body represents students from more than 40 states and international students from 40 different countries.
Opportunities for this diverse student population are abundant with more than 100 campus organizations available. Students can get involved in campus life through social and departmental organizations, campus ministry groups, recreational sports, student government and student activities which provide a myriad of entertainment offering-dances, movie nights and comedy clubs. Buff athletics also provide an outlet for students with Division II sports in everything from football to volleyball. Plus, WTAMU's Buffalo Sports Park offers the best athletic facilities found in the Lone Star Conference. Campus events also provide a well-rounded experience with concerts, recitals, art exhibits, theatre productions, Convocation and the University's popular Distinguished Lecture Series. The opportunities are endless, and the experiences are priceless.
Opportunities for this diverse student population are abundant with more than 100 campus organizations available. Students can get involved in campus life through social and departmental organizations, campus ministry groups, recreational sports, student government and student activities which provide a myriad of entertainment offering-dances, movie nights and comedy clubs. Buff athletics also provide an outlet for students with Division II sports in everything from football to volleyball. Plus, WTAMU's Buffalo Sports Park offers the best athletic facilities found in the Lone Star Conference. Campus events also provide a well-rounded experience with concerts, recitals, art exhibits, theatre productions, Convocation and the University's popular Distinguished Lecture Series. The opportunities are endless, and the experiences are priceless.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
7,394
Foreign Countries Represented
37
Demographics
1.73%
Asian
4.82%
Black
28.48%
Hispanic
58.13%
Caucasian
1.68%
Unknown
1.81%
International
57% female
43% male
14% are out of state
76% are full time
24% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
26%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
77%
Campus Environment
Village
91/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Other
Frat Sorority
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
145
Number of Honor Societies
13
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
9
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Buffalos)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Women's Sports (Lady Buffs)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
66/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell and Apple Computers. The University now has a technology store on the campus.
