West Texas A&M University
Founded 1909
President Walter Wendler (President)
Fees USD 8,800
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is a public university of the Texas A&M System founded in 1909 in Canyon, Texas, near Amarillo in the Panhandle. Enrolling 10,000 students, WTAMU is known for agriculture, engineering, and business programs serving the Panhandle’s ranching, oil/gas, and growing wind energy industries.
Colleges
- College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences — Panhandle ranching and agribusiness
- College of Business — Business programs for the Panhandle economy
- College of Engineering — Engineering and wind energy programs
- College of Education and Social Sciences — Teacher preparation
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~61% | In-State Tuition: ~$8,800 | Application: Apply Texas