- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–590 reading and writing, 470–580 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–23 composite
- Average net price: $17,182 a year (2022–23)
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West Texas A & M University GPA requirements
West Texas A & M University doesn't consider high school GPA when it decides on first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
West Texas A & M University acceptance rate
West Texas A & M University admitted 3,668 of 3,717 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Texas A & M University is a public 4-year university in Canyon, Texas, with 6,926 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered West Texas A & M University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What West Texas A & M University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
West Texas A & M University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,182 a year at West Texas A & M University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into West Texas A & M University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. West Texas A & M University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do West Texas A & M University students have?
The middle 50% of West Texas A & M University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–590 in reading and writing and 470–580 in math; ACT composite 18–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does West Texas A & M University require the SAT or ACT?
No. West Texas A & M University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 48% sent SAT scores and 32% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into West Texas A & M University?
Not as a number: West Texas A & M University requires high school record. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does West Texas A & M University look for?
West Texas A & M University doesn't consider high school GPA in admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at West Texas A & M University?
West Texas A & M University's acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,668 of 3,717 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does West Texas A & M University consider legacy status?
No. West Texas A & M University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does West Texas A & M University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. West Texas A & M University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does West Texas A & M University accept AP credit?
Yes. West Texas A & M University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at West Texas A & M University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,182 a year at West Texas A & M University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check West Texas A & M University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: West Texas A & M UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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