West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in Canyon town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,060 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,245 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 797 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 64%). Every year 41% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.West Texas A&M University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,375, and fees were $2,471. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,646 and $2,471 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Town |
| Number of Students10,060 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 17 | 139 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 25 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 204 miles radius of West Texas A&M University
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
96 miles away |
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South Plains College - Reese Center
96 miles away |
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
99 miles away |
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Oklahoma Panhandle State University
112 miles away |
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University
185 miles away |
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Odessa College at Andrews
187 miles away |
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New Mexico Highlands University
191 miles away |
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Comanche Nation College
201 miles away |
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Midland College
204 miles away |
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Midland College at Midland
204 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1925 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/25/1999 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/25/1999 - Current |
Admission
61%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1170 |
| ACT | 19 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $316/credit | |
| In State Students | $316/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $362/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $359/credit | |
| In State Students | $359/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $397/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $14,220 | $14,220 | $16,290 |
| ADN | 70 | $22,120 | $22,120 | $25,340 |
| BSN | 125 | $39,500 | $39,500 | $45,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $17,950 | $17,950 | $19,850 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of West Texas A&M University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 36% | $4,176 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $1,072 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $4,177 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $2,611 |
| Federal Student Loans | 53% | $4,832 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $9,026 |
$13,806
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,178 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,017 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,771 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,866 |
| Over $110,000$18,966 |
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Student Population
7,394
Undergrads
2,666
Graduates
5,715
Women
4,345
Men
62%
Full-time
38%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
59% |
|
Hispanic |
25% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
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Asian |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
