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NAME: West Texas A&M University
LOCATION: Canyon, Texas, USA
SCHOOL SEARCH: University
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Location |
West Texas A&M University is located in the friendly university town of Canyon, Texas. A small town, Canyon is big enough
to meet the needs of its residents and WTAMU students. Only 17 miles from the campus is the city of Amarillo with 160,000
residents. Amarillo is the center of the Texas panhandle offering shopping, cultural and many entertainment centers. WTAMU
is an oasis with its large shade trees and green grass and beautiful spring and summer flowers.
Top 10 Advantages offered by West Texas A&M University
- West Texas A&M University is a member of The Texas A&M University System.
- The costs of attending West Texas A&M University are among the most economical of any major state university.
- West Texas A&M University offers more than 120 areas of study.
- West Texas A&M University offers Academic English & University Entrance for academically qualified undergraduate and graduate students.
- No TOEFL is required of ESLI graduates. Academically qualified students who complete the West Texas A&M University ESLI language center program and receive the recommendation of the ESLI director and faculty, may enroll in the West Texas A&M University degree program with no TOEFL requirement.
- The MBA program is available to ESLI graduates with no TOEFL test. No GMAT test is required until after the student has enrolled in the first semester of MBA courses.
- On campus dormitory rooms and apartments near the campus are available.
- Students at West Texas A&M University enjoy an average of 264 sunny days a year with a mild, dry climate.
- Students from 40 countries attend WTAMU.
- West Texas A&M University ESLI language center prepares students for entry into the West Texas A&M University degree programs. Short-term students are invited and welcome.
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Student Body |
 With more than 6,000 students, West Texas A&M University is large enough to insure a diversity in lifestyles, values and backgrounds. West Texas A&M University is host to 160 international students from 40 countries. The West Texas A&M University student body is approximately 55% female and 45% male.
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Faculty |
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West Texas A&M University has over 340 full and part-time faculty and nearly 400 staff members. Fifty four percent of the WTAMU staff have terminal degrees.
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The West Texas A&M University Language Center |
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The West Texas A&M University ESLI Language Center is designed to prepare students for entrance in the WTAMU degree programs.
The WTAMU ESLI program consists of 25 hours of instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing and computer lab.
Students participate in field trips and recreational and cultural experiences to better understand the American culture
and enhance their preparation for academic studies. Students who wish to study English for a short-term and who do not
intend to study at WTAMU or who plan to transfer to another university are welcome to join us at West Texas A&M University ESLI.
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Housing |
 On-campus dormitories are available for international students. Residence halls provide study rooms,
laundry facilities, recreation areas, television and lounge areas, telephones, computer labs and vending machines.
Apartments are available for West Texas A&M University ESLI students near the campus. The cost is
approximately $325-$400 per month for one bedroom apartments.
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Activities |
West Texas A&M University ESLI students participate in many tours and activities each term. Some of the possibilities include:
- Horseback riding in the Palo Duro Canyon
- Pool Parties
- Trip to International Balloon Fiesta
- Theatre Trips
- Hiking
- Holiday Parties
Athletics
 West Texas A&M University is a member of the NCAA and participates in football, soccer, basketball, baseball,
tennis and cross-country competition.
Music
The department of Music and Drama offers groups open to all qualified students. These include band, jazz band,
choir, orchestra, instrumental and voice ensembles. Students who pass auditions may perform in the Amarillo Symphony.
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