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West Texas a & M University (WTAMU)
- 2501 4th Ave
- Canyon, TX 79016
- OPEID College Code: 00366500
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- General Phone: (806) 651-4636
- President/Ceo: Dr. J. Patrick O'brien
- Website: www.wtamu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 7,502
- College Alias: WTAMU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WTAMU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wtamu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,128 | 1,212 | 2,340 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 779 (69%) | 881 (73%) | 1,660 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 441 (57%) | 492 (56%) | 933 (56%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 369 | 38% |
| ACT ® Exam | 733 | 76% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | 440 | 530 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WTAMU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 54%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 33% | 42% | 53% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $965 | $1,268 | $442 | $350 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Number in Default | 52 | 52 | 37 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,863 | 1,581 | 1,239 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,668 | $3,834 | $3,348 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,896 | $10,984 | $10,524 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $5,004 | $4,696 |
| Other Expenses | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,472 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,396 | $12,566 | $11,316 |
| Out of State | $20,624 | $19,716 | $18,492 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,568 | $4,734 | $4,148 |
| Out of State | $12,796 | $11,884 | $11,324 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,568 | $4,734 | $4,148 |
| Out of State | $12,796 | $11,884 | $11,324 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,502 Undergraduate: 5,980 Graduate: 1,522
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,227 Female: 4,275
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,659 Female: 3,321
- Graduate Gender Male: 568 Female: 954
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,920 Part-Time: 2,582
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,489 Part-Time: 1,491
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 431 Part-Time: 1,091
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 242 | 3% |
| American Indian | 72 | 1% |
| Black | 328 | 4% |
| Asian | 129 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1,293 | 17% |
| White | 5,438 | 72% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 24 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,320 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,450 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,674 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,229 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 626 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 450 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 516 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 209 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 821 | 764 | 57 |
| Faculty Status | 297 | 248 | 49 |
| Tenured Faculty | 97 | 97 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 140 | - | 140 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 287 | 238 | 49 |
| Primarily Instruction | 287 | 238 | 49 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 100 | 99 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 144 | 137 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 290 | 290 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 111 | 111 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 35 | 35 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 83 | 83 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,525 (210) | $57,731 (114) | $50,717 (96) |
| Professor | $69,859 (35) | $70,397 (29) | $67,261 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $59,436 (44) | $59,579 (27) | $59,208 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,653 (70) | $52,755 (38) | $52,533 (32) |
| Instructor | $44,332 (61) | $46,328 (20) | $43,359 (41) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,911 (26) | $93,820 (19) | $83,015 (7) |
| Professor | $97,750 (12) | $99,381 (9) | $92,855 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $89,187 (11) | $92,404 (8) | $80,608 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $90,117 (1) | $90,117 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $59,756 (2) | $58,796 (1) | $60,715 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,713 (236) | $60,450 (133) | $51,887 (103) |
| Professor | $72,443 (47) | $72,983 (38) | $70,165 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $62,143 (55) | $63,242 (35) | $60,220 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,950 (71) | $53,293 (39) | $52,533 (32) |
| Instructor | $44,477 (63) | $46,413 (21) | $43,509 (42) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $939,082 | $532,727 | $406,355 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 362 | 229 | 133 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 360 | 229 | 131 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Football | 132 | 132 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Soccer | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Cross Country | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Equestrian | 43 | - | 43 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $21,680 | $25,196 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $19,186 | $20,628 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 44 | 27 | 17 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 14 | 14 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 13 | 13 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Equestrian | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 45% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| White | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 37% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 37 | 43 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 30 | 27 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 8 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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