Discover West Texas A&M University
Canyon, Texas
West Texas A&M University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Master's College & University: Larger Programs
- 4 year or higher institution
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6,828 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
*Includes certificate and degree-seeking students - 2,341 Graduate Students Enrolled
- 92% Acceptance Rate
- 54% Graduation Rate
- 2501 4th Ave, Canyon, Texas 79016, US
- (806) 651-2630
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Student Demographics
- 22 Average Age
- 41% Men
- 59% Women
- 0% Veterans
- 80% White
- 23% Hispanic
- 5% Black
- 1% Asian
College Data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and complemented with additional insights from our analysts. Learn more about our Rankings Methodology.
Nursing Programs
- $40,425 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
- $13,898 In-State Graduate Tuition*
*Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.
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ProgramFormatTuitionScore
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Hybrid Program$15,042 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Online Program$12,753 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Online Program$7,890 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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On-Campus Program$72,960 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Established on September 20, 1910, as West Texas State Normal College, West Texas A&M University is a public university located in Canyon, Texas. Originally one of Texas' seven state-funded teachers' colleges, it now hosts the Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing. This school aims to develop professional and academic leaders in nursing. It supports community needs through educational initiatives that energize students, promote superior nursing care, demonstrate evidence-based practices, and foster nursing scholarship.
One of the perks of studying at the Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing is the availability of Modern study facilities at the WTAMU School of Nursing courtesy of the Mary E. Bivins Foundation. The Bivins Nursing Learning Centre (BNLC) has six primary care labs with associated equipment and examination tables, a computer lab, a simulation room, and a hospital-like setting with ten beds. A clinical laboratory instructor and a full-time director staff the BNLC, offering support to students for all their educational requirements. In addition, the School of Nursing has an interactive simulation center on campus.
- NCLEX Pass Rate: 97%
- Acceptance/Admission Rate: 92%
- Nursing Program Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Nursing Programs at Texas A&M University
Undergraduate Nursing Programs
- Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- RN to BSN
Graduate Nursing Programs
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Nursing Administration/Management (available online)
- Nursing Education (available online)
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Post Graduate Certification
- FNP Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) Certification
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I transfer to WTAMU from another U.S. Nursing School?
Students transferring from a U.S. college or university must complete a Transfer Student Form to determine F-1 status. In addition, copies of their Passport photo page, visa photo page, current I-20, and the front and back of the I-94 card.
Q: How long is the international admission process?
International admissions processing typically takes two to three months.
Edited by Joe V
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