West Texas A&M University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $20,295 Out-of-state: $22,156 |
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $7,557 Out-of-state: $9,418 |
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Room and Board
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$7,196 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,000 |
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Other Expenses
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$4,542 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan |
West Texas A&M University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 003665 |
Free |
West Texas A&M University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,178 (85.2%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 895 (76.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 886 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 182 (20.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 69% |
| Average Award | $9,163 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 690 (77.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,589 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 668 (75.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,475 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 435 (49.1%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 125 (9.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,070 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 4,235 (74.8%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 3,430 (81.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 3,412 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 606 (17.8%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 63% |
| Average Award | $8,537 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 2,665 (78.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,569 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 2,721 (79.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,464 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 1,217 (35.7%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 614 (10.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,205 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
62% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$24,525 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
3.0% |
West Texas A&M University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans |
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| State Loans | Available |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, Mathematics, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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3,016 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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383 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement, Rodeo |
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Number of Awards
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604 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Public Servants, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans’ Children |
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Number of Awards
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451 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$2,643 |