West Texas A & M University Acceptance Rate
Canyon, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,784
- Admitted
- 4,657
- Yield
- 27.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, West Texas A & M University's acceptance rate has risen from 67.4% in 2014–15 to 97.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,234 to 4,784 (-9%) over that period.
Its 97.3% rate makes West Texas A & M University more selective than about 5% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 2%.
West Texas A & M University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 27.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,234 | 3,529 | 67.4% | 1,350 |
| 2015–16 | 5,557 | 3,717 | 66.9% | 1,425 |
| 2016–17 | 6,163 | 3,696 | 60% | 1,335 |
| 2017–18 | 6,116 | 3,753 | 61.4% | 1,245 |
| 2018–19 | 5,427 | 3,521 | 64.9% | 1,205 |
| 2019–20 | 5,587 | 3,852 | 68.9% | 1,335 |
| 2020–21 | 4,992 | 2,908 | 58.3% | 1,254 |
| 2021–22 | 5,743 | 5,573 | 97% | 1,353 |
| 2022–23 | 4,695 | 4,302 | 91.6% | 1,281 |
| 2023–24 | 4,784 | 4,657 | 97.3% | 1,266 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,778 | 2,717 | 97.8% |
| Men | 1,944 | 1,880 | 96.7% |
| Another gender | 62 | 60 | 96.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–590 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 470–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 31% |
How West Texas A compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is West Texas A & M University's acceptance rate?
West Texas A & M University's acceptance rate is 97.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,657 admitted of 4,784 applicants).
Is West Texas A & M University test optional?
West Texas A & M University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to West Texas A & M University?
West Texas A & M University received 4,784 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,657.
What SAT score do you need for West Texas A & M University?
Admitted students at West Texas A & M University typically scored 490–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is West Texas A & M University getting harder to get into?
West Texas A & M University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.4% in 2014–15 to 97.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.wtamu.edu/.