West Texas A & M University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Texas residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,917 students.
About This School
West Texas A & M University is a public institution located in Canyon, Texas with approximately 6,917 undergraduate students enrolled. West Texas A & M University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,487 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $46,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
West Texas A&M University is a public university in Canyon, Texas, United States. It is the northernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It was established on September 20, 1910, as West Texas State Normal College as one of the seven state-funded teachers' colleges in Texas.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: with a 97% acceptance rate and relatively low median debt of $12,620, it's accessible and affordable, but a 47% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest many students struggle to finish — worth asking why before enrolling. If you do complete your degree, median earnings of $46,700 a decade out are modest but reasonable for the region, and the Texas A&M System affiliation adds some credential weight. Worth considering if you're set on staying in the Texas Panhandle, have a clear program in mind, and have a solid plan to stay on track academically.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,917 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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