About
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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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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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
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.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology, General.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Wildlife Biology.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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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.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Broadcast Journalism.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technology, General.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Pre-Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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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.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
History.
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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.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
Physics.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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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
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
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
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
26%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
77%
Campus Environment
Village
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
60*
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.
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
