West Texas A&M University is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 97% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 5,743 students applied to West Texas A&M University and 5,573 were admitted.
If you want to apply to West Texas A&M University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and the application fee is $55.
Students who submit their applications to West Texas A&M University for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by September 1.
Here is an overiew of some of West Texas A&M University's admissions stats.
West Texas A&M University 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.6 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 17% |
Mean SAT Score | 1035 |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 24% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 33% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for West Texas A&M University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | Info Not Available | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | No | – | – |
Regular Decision | Yes | 8 1 | September 1 |
West Texas A&M University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with West Texas A&M University directly for more information about early applications.
➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
West Texas A&M University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.
What does West Texas A&M University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Class Rank | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Make sure to check with West Texas A&M University for more information on admission factors.
To apply to West Texas A&M University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with West Texas A&M University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | – | – | – | – |
Interview | – | – | – | – |
Other Requirements | – | – | – | class rank and Texas high school curriculum or equivalent |
Transcript(S) of College Record | – | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | – | – | – | – |
Standardized Test Scores | – | – | – | – |
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | – | – | – | – |
Students admitted to West Texas A&M University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.
Out of all students that were admitted, 87.51% submitted a class rank. At West Texas A&M University 17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45% were in the top 25% and 77% were in the top 50%.
At West Texas A&M University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | 25.79% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 22.5% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 18.83% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 14.26% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 11.56% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 5.59% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 1.46% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to West Texas A&M University directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
West Texas A&M University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 24% of West Texas A&M University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 33% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other West Texas A&M University applicants, you should strive to earn between 980 and 116 (or higher!) on the SAT. At West Texas A&M University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 116 and 25% of scored lower than 980, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a West Texas A&M University student is 1035.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of West Texas A&M University students scored 587.5 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of West Texas A&M University students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.
To be most competitive at West Texas A&M University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for West Texas A&M University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.
A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for West Texas A&M University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.
For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to West Texas A&M University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in West Texas A&M University during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to West Texas A&M University?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to West Texas A&M University.
Does West Texas A&M University accept transfer credits?
✅ West Texas A&M University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. West Texas A&M University accepts:
• CLEP subject tests
Do I have to submit test scores to West Texas A&M University?
✅ West Texas A&M University is not test optional.
What is West Texas A&M University's acceptance rate?
✅ West Texas A&M University has an acceptance rate of 97%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at West Texas A&M University?
🟨 West Texas A&M University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into West Texas Aandm University? West Texas Aandm University is a somewhat selective institution. The West Texas Aandm University acceptance rate is 97%. This means that the institution accepts 97 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to West Texas Aandm University is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to West Texas Aandm University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
116 and Above
980 to 116
980 and Less
The median SAT score for West Texas Aandm University students is 1035. Applicants with SAT scores of 116 and above have a good chance of being admitted to West Texas Aandm University, while applicants with SAT scores between 980 to 116 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 980 have a low chance of being offered a spot at West Texas Aandm University.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At West Texas Aandm University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.61. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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