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West Texas A & M University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Canyon, TX🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Canyon, Texas, this public university enrolls about 9,200 students and admits nearly all applicants. It's a small to mid-sized school with an open admissions policy. Business, health professions, and agriculture are its strongest programs. The 55% six-year graduation rate and 70% first-year retention rate are below national averages, and graduates earn a median of about $50,700 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
98.7%
Enrollment
9,242
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
55%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
950 – 1170
ACT (composite)
18 – 23
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$16,525
family income
$30–48k
$17,218
family income
$48–75k
$19,268
family income
$75–110k
$22,454
family income
$110k+
$23,439
family income
41% receive Pell grants
36% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields West Texas A & M University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
20.2%
Health Professions
14.0%
Agriculture
12.9%
Humanities
10.8%
Biology
5.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$50,741
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,399
Completion
55%
Retention
70%
Median debt
$19,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Texas A & M University?

West Texas A & M University has an acceptance rate of 98.7%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for West Texas A & M University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 950 and 1170 on the SAT. The ACT range is 18–23.

How much does West Texas A & M University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $16,525 per year, rising to $23,439 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.