More selective than 6% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
45% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 31% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose WTAMU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What WTAMU weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as WTAMU reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Class rank
- High school GPA
- Rigor of high school courses
- SAT/ACT scores
- Recommendations
- Essay
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of WTAMU first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.61. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
98% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
WTAMU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, WTAMU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 590 |
| SAT math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1170 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
WTAMU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | 480–590 | 470–580 | 18–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | 490–590 | 470–570 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is WTAMU compared with other Texas colleges?
WTAMU has the 66th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Texas Woman's University | 96% | 49% | $11,963 |
| 63 | Texas Southern University | 97% | 22% | $16,590 |
| 64 | St. Mary's University | 98% | 59% | $21,145 |
| 65 | University of the Incarnate Word | 98% | 51% | $22,775 |
| 66 | West Texas A & M University | 99% | 55% | $19,487 |
| 67 | Sul Ross State University | 99% | 30% | $13,286 |
| 68 | The University of Texas at El Paso | 100% | 50% | $9,403 |
| 69 | Criswell College | 100% | 50% | $21,630 |
| 70 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas | 100% | — | $1,300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at WTAMU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
WTAMU admissions questions
What is the WTAMU acceptance rate?
West Texas A & M University accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,657 of 4,784 applicants were admitted.
Does WTAMU require the SAT or ACT?
West Texas A & M University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 45% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for WTAMU?
The middle 50% of West Texas A & M University enrolled first-year students scored 950–1170 on the SAT and 18–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at WTAMU?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,266 of 4,657).
What does WTAMU look for in applicants?
West Texas A & M University reports these as very important for first-year applicants: class rank, high school GPA. Important: rigor of high school courses, sAT/ACT scores. Considered: recommendations. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does WTAMU have early decision?
No. West Texas A & M University does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is WTAMU getting harder to get into?
West Texas A & M University accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; WTAMU's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to West Texas A & M University overview