West Texas A & M University

www.wtamu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,372

2023 Average Net Price

$17,182

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

97.3%

4,784 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,997

67.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.3%

581 Graduates

About

West Texas A & M University is a higher education institution located in Randall County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at West Texas A & M University were General Business Administration & Management (197 degrees awarded), General Finance (50 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (35 degrees).

In 2023, 2,026 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Texas A & M University. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,151 degrees), 2.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (552 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Texas A & M University is $6,372, which is $−18,203 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Texas A & M University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,156 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at West Texas A & M University is $6,372, which is $18,203 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,182.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending West Texas A & M University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,372

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at West Texas A & M University was $6,372. The cost of tuition at West Texas A & M University is $−18,203 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Texas A & M University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,182

2023 Value

1.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 West Texas A & M University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,182. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of West Texas A & M University grew by 1.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Texas A & M University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,221

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Texas A & M University was of $9,221 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.19% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Texas A & M University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at West Texas A & M University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.35% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Texas A & M University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Texas A & M University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2156 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

West Texas A & M University received 4,784 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.9% annual growth. Out of those 4,784 applicants, 4,657 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.3% acceptance rate.

There were 8,997 students enrolled at West Texas A & M University in 2023. 45% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Texas A & M University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,657

Accepted Out of 4,784

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Texas A & M University was 97.3% (4,657 admissions from 4,784 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.9%, while admissions grew by 8.25%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of West Texas A & M University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

45%

Submission Percentage (2023)

559

Scores Submitted (2023)

45% of enrolled first-time students at West Texas A & M University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

West Texas A & M University had a total enrollment of 8,997 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Texas A & M University is 6,067 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,930. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at West Texas A & M University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Texas A & M University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.5% White, 31.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.59% Black or African American, 2.57% Asian, 2.49% Two or More Races, 0.567% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Texas A & M University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.3%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%) and White Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Texas A & M University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,997 students. The full-time enrollment at West Texas A & M University is 6,067 and the part-time enrollment is 2,930. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at West Texas A & M University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Texas A & M University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Texas A & M University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), West Texas A & M University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Texas A & M University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,725 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,807 enrolled students
Black or African American
413 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Texas A & M University is 52.5% White, 31.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.59% Black or African American, 2.57% Asian, 2.49% Two or More Races, 0.567% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 279 students (3.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 480 more women than men received degrees from West Texas A & M University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Texas A & M University is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (552 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at West Texas A & M University is General Business Administration & Management (197 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (50 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (35 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Texas A & M University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (207 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (112 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Texas A & M University are Accountants & auditors (1,027,365 people), Other managers (816,149 people), Financial managers (528,596 people), Chief executives & legislators (413,277 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (276,292 people).

The most specialized majors at West Texas A & M University in 2023 are Agriculture (207 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (112 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), Business (555 degrees), and Protective Services (68 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Texas A & M University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at West Texas A & M University are Agriculture (207 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (112 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), Business (555 degrees), and Protective Services (68 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Texas A & M University are Elementary & secondary schools (735,881 people), Computer Systems Design (545,619 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (523,252 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (505,434 people), and Banking & related activities (499,696 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Texas A & M University.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
137 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
114 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
109 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Texas A & M University was General Studies with 137 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at West Texas A & M University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

773

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,253

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 773 degrees were awarded to men at West Texas A & M University, which is 0.617 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,253).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Texas A & M University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded to men at West Texas A & M University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.18 times more than the 113 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded to men at West Texas A & M University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.85 times less than the 133 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from West Texas A & M University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Texas A & M University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.07% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
552 degrees awarded
Black or African American
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Texas A & M University is white (1,151 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (552 degrees).

1.78% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
710 degrees awarded
White Male
441 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
355 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Texas A & M University is white female (710 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (441 degrees).

Operations

West Texas A & M University has an endowment valued at nearly $122M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15M (12.3%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, West Texas A & M University had a total salary expenditure of 210M. West Texas A & M University employs 97 Assistant professors, 92 Instructors and 84 Associate professors. Most academics at West Texas A & M University are Female Instructor (60), Male Associate professor (53), and Male Assistant professor (51).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Texas A & M University are: Management, with 136 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 91 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 87 employees.

Endowment

$122M

2023 Endowment

9.87%

growth from 2022

West Texas A & M University has an endowment valued at about $122M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of West Texas A & M University grew 9.87% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $72.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at West Texas A & M University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.32M - Federal
$7.16M - State
$3.04M - Local

As of 2023, West Texas A & M University received $5.32M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.16M from state grants and contracts, and $3.04M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$64.8M

2023 Salaries

2.09%

growth from 2022

In 2023, West Texas A & M University paid a median of $64.8M in salaries, which represents 30.8% of their overall expenditure ($210M) and a 2.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.91% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.34% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$28M

Instructional Salaries

351

Number of Employees

In 2023, West Texas A & M University paid a total of $28M to 351 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

97 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

136 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Texas A & M University were Assistant professor with 97 employees, Instructor with 92 employees, and Associate professor with 84 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Texas A & M University were Management with 136 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 91 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 87 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Texas A & M University was Female Instructor with 60 employees, Male Associate professor with 53 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 51 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Texas A & M University.

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