West Texas A&M University

2501 Fourth Avenue
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
http://www.wtamu.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1910
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students5,795
Endowment14,157,989
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition4,314 in-state, 12,564 out-of-state
Room/Board4,944
Services
Associated FirmsPantex; Amarillo Independent School District; Amarillo National Bank; Canyon Independent School District; City of Amarillo; Hastings Entertainment; Anderson Merchandisers; Xcel Energy; American Quarter Horse Association; Enterprise Rent-A-Car;
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsPanhandle Plains Historical Museum - largest historical museum in state of Texas.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsPanhandle Plains Historical Museum - largest historical museum in state of Texas.
Periodical Subs16,973
# of Books1,085,760
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year86%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size42 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typescoed dorms (22%), women's dorms (42%), men's dorms (30%), sorority housing (3%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (3%)
Popular Events Work-A-Thon, University Sing, University Formal, Pigskin Revue, Renaissance Holiday Feast, Showcase of Music
Nearest AirportAmarillo, Texas (25), Dallas, Texas (360)
Nearest TrainN/A
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations110
# of fraternities5
# of sororities5
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Prairie (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi, Alpha Zeta, Beta Beta Beta, Gamma Beta Phi, Honored Horizons, Kappa Delta Pi, Lambda Pi Eta, Mortar Board, National Residence Hall Honorary, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Nu, Phi Alpha Theta, Sigma Tau Delta, Tau Beta Sigma
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Ministry, Church of Christ Student Center, Muslim Student Organization, United Campus Ministry, Wesley Foundation, Catholic Student Center
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Women's Association, CAMPOS, Hispanic Association, Korean Student Association, Chinese Student Association, Native American Student Association, Latin American Student Association, Chinese Student and Scholar Association, Caribbean Student Association.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Sport Clubs (5), Student Service (7), Mutual Interest (23), Social/Service (13), Residence Halls (7)