History
The passage of a bill in early 1909 by the Thirty-first Texas Legislature authorizing the establishment of a State normal school for the education of teachers located somewhere "west of the ninety-eighth meridian" set off a spirited bidding war as some 25 west Texas cities and towns competed to secure the educational institution.
West Texas A&M University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 350 Academic Staff
- 10,051 Students
- 231 Students (int'l)
- 5,878 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
West Texas A&M University Overview
West Texas A&M University Scholarships
West Texas A&M University Scholarships
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Grant
20000 USD
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Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 Dec 2026
Klein Family Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Grant
7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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Becas La Caixa
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Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Housing services
WTAMU is a member of the Texas A&M University system and has an enrollment of about 8,000 students. The 176 acre campus has 44 buildings and includes a pedestrian mall with marble sculptures and sports complex. Students find the atmosphere at WTAMU to be friendly with a supportive faculty and staff and a multitude of activities to explore.
Campus life
The campus of West Texas A&M University lies in the northeast corner of the town of Canyon, Texas, approximately fifteen miles south of Amarillo. Here, you’ll discover a vibrant community complete with hospitable people, historic homes and a variety of options for shopping and dining.
Despite the vast, open plains that cover the region, trees and foliage are in abundance here at WTAMU. Many students and community members find the 176-acre campus the perfect place to take a stroll, have a leisurely picnic or walk the family dog. The Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughan Pedestrian Mall has many scenic features, including the "Original Texans" marble sculpture and fountain and the Hayward Spirit Tower.
Accreditation
West Texas A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
West Texas A&M University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Canyon City
West Texas A&M University Student Reviews & Awards
4.7
Based on 3 reviews
- 5 Star 2 Reviews
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Awesome Experience
I went to college and absolutely loved my accounting class. The teach was very detail but also took her time to make sure we all understood every step. She also offered extra tutoring weekly if we needed help outside the classroom.
Go Buffs!
So far the university has been very accommodating to my schedule and my plans for higher education
Good in ChemEng courses, but lacks Admon courses
The basics and advanced topics in the chemical engineering field are good ones, nut the program lacks more administrative courses.
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