West Texas A & M University - Canyon, TX
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West Texas A & M University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. West Texas A & M University is a public school.
Contacting the School
2501 4th Ave
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
Main Phone: (806) 651-4636
Web Site: www.wtamu.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 7,502 (full-time equivalent) students. 96% of students attend full-time, while 4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 441 male students and 492 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.3% of the student body, while females made up 52.7%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (328)%, Hispanic (129)%, Asian (1293)%, and Native American (72)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 70.9% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 600.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 420 or higher. One fourth of students scored 520 or higher.
Degree Programs
Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducation- Educational Administration
- Educational Materials And Instructional Media
- General Education
- Special Education
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
- Vocational Teaching
- Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation Training
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
West Texas A & M University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Lone Star Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Weekend college
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 13,396 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 5,568 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 20,624 |
Admission Requirements
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- High-school GPA is recommended.
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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