West Texas A&M University
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West Texas A&M University: international tuition 22,936 USD per year, one-year total cost 44,847 USD, acceptance rate 98.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, Duolingo 100.
WTAMU offers merit scholarships specifically for international freshmen based on ACT/SAT and GPA, requiring a separate application by Dec. 1 or Feb. 1. Need-based aid for international students is not addressed.
Getting in. The school admits 97.3% of applicants (4,657 of 4,784). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 490–590, Math 470–570, ACT 18–24. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 44,847 USD, before any scholarship. 8 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 44,847 USD. Health insurance is 3,450 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through WT Application or ApplyTexas (Common App also accepted). How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at West Texas A&M University?
International tuition is 22,936 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 44,847 USD.
Does West Texas A&M University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. WTAMU offers merit scholarships specifically for international freshmen based on ACT/SAT and GPA, requiring a separate application by Dec. 1 or Feb. 1. Need-based aid for international students is not addressed.
What English scores does West Texas A&M University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at West Texas A&M University?
The acceptance rate is 98.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
This is the full-time bachelor's tuition (15 credits per semester) in the 2026-2027 international I-20 cost table.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page requires the university scholarship application by Dec. 1 or Feb. 1, but it does not clearly say this is separate from the admission application, so this can't be confirmed.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; only the general university scholarship application is described.
Scholarships at this school
WT Merit Scholarship (Academic Scholar)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page13,000 USD/year≈ ₫339M
Listed in the international freshmen award table.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Early action Dec 1; priority Feb 1
WT Merit Scholarship (Honor Scholar)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page13,500 USD/year≈ ₫352M
Listed in the international freshmen award table.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Early action Dec 1; priority Feb 1
WT Merit Scholarship (President's Scholar)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page14,500 USD/year≈ ₫378M
The page dedicated to international freshmen lists this award, so they are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Early action Dec 1; priority Feb 1
WT Merit Scholarship (Provost's Scholar)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page14,000 USD/year≈ ₫365M
Listed in the international freshmen award table.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Early action Dec 1; priority Feb 1
WT Merit Scholarship – Academic Scholar (international freshmen)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page13,000 USD/year≈ ₫339M
Listed in the table for international students (ACT 22/SAT 1100 or 3.0+ GPA).
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Dec. 1 (early action) or Feb. 1 (priority)
WT Merit Scholarship – Honor Scholar (international freshmen)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page13,500 USD/year≈ ₫352M
Listed in the table for international students (ACT 24/SAT 1160 or 3.3+ GPA).
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Dec. 1 (early action) or Feb. 1 (priority)
WT Merit Scholarship – President's Scholar (international freshmen)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page14,500 USD/year≈ ₫378M
The page dedicated to international students lists this tier (ACT 30/SAT 1360 and 4.0 GPA).
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Dec. 1 (early action) or Feb. 1 (priority)
WT Merit Scholarship – Provost's Scholar (international freshmen)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page14,000 USD/year≈ ₫365M
Listed in the table for international students (ACT 26/SAT 1230 and 3.5+ GPA).
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Dec. 1 (early action) or Feb. 1 (priority)
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Admission and merit scholarship application deadline (early action) (EA)Scholarshipabout47days
- Online scholarship application deadline for new spring studentsScholarship+61 days
- Priority deadline for admission and merit scholarship applicationsScholarship+109 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Class rankVery important
- GPAVery important
- Rigor of secondary school recordImportant
- SATACTImportant
- RecommendationsConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
- Talent / abilityNot considered
- Character / personal qualitiesNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
Freshmen who complete the IB Diploma with at least a 4 in each subject receive 24 semester hours of college credit.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
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Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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