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$9,101
per year
In-State Tuition
92%
Acceptance Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
West Texas A&M University is an educational institution in Canyon, TX. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Agriculture & Environment
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(1)
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
WT Merit Scholarships of $1,500 to $8,000 a year go to new freshmen based on ACT/SAT score and class rank; apply by Dec 1 or Feb 1.
WT Merit Scholarship - President's Level
Competitive$8,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Complete 30 hours at WTAMU for the academic year and maintain a cumulative WT 3.0 GPA; reapply by Feb 1.
Submit a high school transcript with class rank and ACT/SAT scores and complete the University scholarship application by Dec 1 (early action) or Feb 1 (priority).
Requires an ACT of 30 or SAT of 1360 AND top 5% class rank. Students receive only the highest merit level they qualify for. Home-school and non-ranking high schools are reviewed case by case.
WT Merit Scholarship - Provost's Level
Competitive$4,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Complete 30 hours at WTAMU for the academic year and maintain a cumulative WT 3.0 GPA; reapply by Feb 1.
Submit a high school transcript with class rank and ACT/SAT scores and complete the University scholarship application by Dec 1 (early action) or Feb 1 (priority).
Requires an ACT of 26 or SAT of 1230 AND top 10% class rank. Students receive only the highest merit level they qualify for. Home-school and non-ranking high schools are reviewed case by case.
WT Merit Scholarship - Honor Level
Competitive$3,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Complete 30 hours at WTAMU for the academic year and maintain a cumulative WT 3.0 GPA; reapply by Feb 1.
Submit a high school transcript with class rank and ACT/SAT scores and complete the University scholarship application by Dec 1 (early action) or Feb 1 (priority).
Requires an ACT of 24 or SAT of 1160 AND top 15% class rank. Students receive only the highest merit level they qualify for. Home-school and non-ranking high schools are reviewed case by case.
WT Merit Scholarship - Academic Level (Top 25%)
Competitive$1,500 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Complete 30 hours at WTAMU for the academic year and maintain a cumulative WT 3.0 GPA; reapply by Feb 1.
Submit a high school transcript with class rank and ACT/SAT scores and complete the University scholarship application by Dec 1 (early action) or Feb 1 (priority).
Criteria listed as an ACT of 22 or SAT of 1100 and top 25% class rank; the table does not say whether both are required for this level. Students receive only the highest merit level they qualify for.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$16,525
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$50,741
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Canyon, Texas
Randall County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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