Applying to WTAMU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
97.35% 1,060
West Texas A & M University's acceptance rate is 97.35% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,784 students applied and 4,657 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WTAMU.
WTAMU's acceptance rate places 58th out of 77 Texas colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,060 and the ACT score is 21 at WTAMU. WTAMU's SAT score ranks 32nd out of 59 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to WTAMU, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of West Texas A & M University is 97.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.18%. 1,944 men and 2,778 women applied to WTAMU and 1,880 men and 2,717 women students were accepted.
62 applicants who has another gender applied and 60 were accepted.
Among them, 542 men and 724 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WTAMU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WTAMU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,7841,9442,778620
Admitted4,6571,8802,717600
Enrolled1,26654272400
Acceptance Rate 97.35%96.71%97.80%96.77%-
Yield 27.18%28.83%26.65%0.00%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
West Texas A & M University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 559 students (45% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 379 students (31%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WTAMU.
The median SAT score is 1,060 with 540 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 570 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at WTAMU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at West Texas A & M University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at WTAMU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total96010601160
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490540590
SAT Math470520570
ACT Composite182124
ACT Math171924
ACT English162023
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
West Texas A & M University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,266 first-year students enrolled in WTAMU. The proportion of full-time students is 97.79% and part-time students is 2.21%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 42.81% and women students is 57.19%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WTAMU.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WTAMU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,26654272400
Full-time1,23853470400
Part-time2882000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WTAMU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply West Texas A & M University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
WTAMU Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to WTAMU.
Admission Information for Applying to WTAMU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.wtamu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/apply/index.html
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)
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