West Texas A & M University Admission
Acceptance Rate
96.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
27.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,281
SAT Scores
1,060
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,695 students have applied and 4,302 students have allowed to admit to West Texas A & M University (Acceptance rate: 91.63%). WTAMU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.78 % where 1,281 students have finally enrolled out of 4,302 admitted students.
WTAMU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Amberton University and Angelo State University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.11%).
WTAMU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.67%).
How to Apply to West Texas A & M University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WTAMU. WTAMU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.wtamu.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/apply/index.html |
| Financial Aid | https://www.wtamu.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://apps.wtamu.edu/calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wtamu.edu/administration/veterans-services.aspx |
| Athletic | https://www.wtamu.edu/student-support/student-judicial-affairs/student-right-to-know-and-campus-security-act.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.wtamu.edu/student-support/disability-services/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WTAMU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at West Texas A & M University is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of West Texas A & M University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,078). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| West Texas A & M University | 1,060 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,078 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At West Texas A & M University, 539 students submitted SAT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,060 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 520 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 530 | 580 |
| Total | 950 | 1,050 | 1,150 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At West Texas A & M University, 408 students submitted ACT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 24 |
WTAMU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to West Texas A & M University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |