| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
7,279 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
5,681 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
1,598 |
| Total graduate students: |
2,212 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
690 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,522 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
14% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 29.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 56.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.1% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 26.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 60.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.7% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
135 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Canyon, TX |
| Population of city/town: |
13,913 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Amarillo Center in Amarillo, TX. |
| Nearest major city: |
Amarillo, TX |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
12 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
196,429 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (37%)
- women's dorms (30%)
- men's dorms (31%)
- other housing including Honors housing.
(2%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
76% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
31% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
69% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 with fewer than 60 semester hours must live on campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
65% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Gambling prohibited. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
590 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Texas Poet's Corner. University archives. Government documents repository. Instructional Resource Center. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Historical museum, fine arts communication building. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, day care, health insurance, Electronic Learning Center, supplemental instruction, academic assistance centers, veteran's lounge. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services, testing accommodations. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
4 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
12% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
6% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Prairie, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
17 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
116 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Ministry, Buffs for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Navigators, Wesley Foundation; Catholic Student and Christian Science Organizations |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Women's Association, Hispanic Student Association, Campos, Lady E.X. CLusive, NAACP |
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| International student organizations: |
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Desi Student Organization; Black Women's, Chinese Scholar, Hispanic Student, Korean Students, and Vietnamese Student Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Music, theatre, political, service, and special-interest groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Michael McBroom,
Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director,
Ed Harris,
West Texas A&M University,
2402 North Third Avenue,
Canyon, TX 79016 |
| School colors: |
maroon and white |
| School mascot: |
Buffaloes/Lady Buffs |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Lone Star Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | no | |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's equestrian sports | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
5% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
62% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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activity and event centers; baseball, soccer, and softball fields; football stadium, golf, gymnasium, rodeo arena, tennis courts, track |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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bowling, riflery, rodeo, tennis, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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bowling, riflery, rodeo, tennis, wrestling |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Amarillo, TX (25 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Lubbock, TX (104 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Oklahoma City (274 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Amarillo, TX (25 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
7% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
11% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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University of Texas--Austin, Texas A&M University--College Station, Texas Tech University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
82% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Amarillo College, Amarillo Independent School District, Amarillo National Bank, Bell Helicopter, Borger ISD, BSA Healthcare System, Canyon ISD, City of Amarillo, Covenant Health System, Dimmit ISD, Dumas ISD, Fidelity Investments, Happy State Bank, Hereford ISD, Northwest Texas Health Care System, Pampa ISD, Pantex, Texas Panhandle Center, West Texas A&M University.
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Red Steagall, 2006 Poet Laureate in State of Texas
- Emily Pulley, world-renowned opera singer
- Shanna Peeples, 2015 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year.
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