West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · public

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Admissions

Admit rate97.4%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT960–1160
Middle-50% ACT18–24
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$20,841
Grad rate47%
Median earnings (10 yr)$50,741
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$10 (US) · $100 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policysometimes required

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

  1. Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?· ~750 words
  2. Describe a life event which you feel has prepared you to be successful in college.· ~250 words
  3. Tell us about the person who has most impacted your life and why.· ~250 words
  4. If there are additional personal challenges, hardships, or opportunities (including COVID-related experiences) that have shaped or impacted your abilities or academic credentials, which you have not already written about, please note them in the space below.· ~250 words
  5. Why have you chosen to apply to Texas A&M University?· ~50 words
  6. Why have you chosen your academic major(s)?· ~50 words
  7. Briefly describe any educational plans you have beyond earning your bachelor’s degree.· ~50 words
  8. What are some of your life goals and objectives?· ~50 words
  9. Describe an example of your leadership. Be sure to describe your actions and the actions of those around you, and to explain what you accomplished.· ~550 words

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).