West Texas A & M University
WTAMU
Canyon, Texas 79016-0001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
West Texas A & M University is a public institution in Canyon with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1072, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,741 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,841.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History West Texas A M University Old Main Building 1910 West Texas State Normal College In its first school year, West Texas State Normal College had 152 all-white students and 16 faculty members.
- •On March 25, 1914, the school burned down; however, classes continued in local churches, courthouses, and vacant buildings.
- •West Texas State Normal College hired famed American artist Georgia O'Keeffe to be the head of the Art Department from the fall of 1916 to February 1918.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1072
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
62.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,620
Programs (89)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
44
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average