Monday, November 23, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

West Texas A&M University

Work 2501 Fourth Avenue Canyon, TX 79016-0001
Work(806) 651-2020
Web site: http://www.wtamu.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
Universities-Master's (West)

Overview : West Texas A&M University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1910
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 6,237
Setting: suburban
Endowment: $20,642,731
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: rolling
Application fee: $25
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 66.1%
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 In-state: $5,732; Out-of-state: $14,042
Mission  
School mission: West Texas A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System, is the northernmost senior institution of higher learning in the state. Its location in the Texas Panhandle makes it one of the most accessible and affordable universities in the five-state region. Traditionally recognized for excellence in agriculture, business, teacher preparation, music and nursing, WTAMU offers more than 60 undergraduate and 40 graduate degree programs, including a Ph.D. in agriculture, to 7,300 students. The University is also a leader in distance education, offering individual classes and three undergraduate and two master's degree programs that can be completed totally online. Satellite opportunities include business classes taught in Amarillo, Texas.

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