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West Texas A&M University

West Texas A&M University
2501 4th Avenue
Canyon, TX 79015

Official telephone: (806) 651-2000
Fax number: (806) 651-2126
Website: https://www.wtamu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 99-WTAMU
806 99-WTAMU (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Application fee: $55
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II not used
Dates test scores should be received: August 15 for SAT I/ACT, August 15 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.57
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 90%
Average SAT I: 525 verbal, 515 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 860 - 1150
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 23
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 42%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 32%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,695
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,304
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 14%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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