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West Texas A&M University
  • 4 Year
  • CANYON, TX
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West Texas A&M University
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CANYON, TX
  • 1,272 reviews
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    West Texas A&M University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    29%
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,420 / year
    Poll
    53%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 55 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 100 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,530 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 114 responses
    • Chick-fil-a and Quiznos
      44%
    • Starbucks
      23%
    • Sushi place in JBK!
      11%
    • Food truck fridays!
      10%
    • They are adding a Starbucks in the JBK!!!
      7%
    • The CAF!
      4%
    • The new Sharkies!!!
      2%
    53%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 70 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 49 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      57%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      35%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      8%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    95%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 64 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 46 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      48%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      41%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      9%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 51 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      27%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      61%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      12%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 113 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      10%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      68%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      21%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      1%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 75 responses
    • Fairs and guest speakers.
      24%
    • Sporting events
      24%
    • Buff Branding
      23%
    • Tailgating
      12%
    • Homecoming
      11%
    • Pep Rallies
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 70 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      17%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      36%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      20%
    • Parties? What parties?
      27%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 47 responses
    • Homecoming
      43%
    • Buff Branding
      15%
    • Around finals, especially the end of the year.
      9%
    • Dead Day
      6%
    • Halloween
      6%
    • Last Day of School Party
      6%
    • Bonfire
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    62%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 92 responses
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