WTAMU Quick Facts

General Information

Mission Statement

Main Fact Book

The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most renowned systems of higher education in the world, consists of nine universities, seven agencies, the Baylor College of Dentistry and The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center. West Texas A&M University joined this elite federation September 1, 1990, and since then has reaped numerous benefits. Enrollment has increased by more than 1000 students Regional divisions of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, Texas Transportaion Institute and Texas Forest Service are located on the WTAMU campus Opportunities for joint faculty appointments, cooperative research ventures and collaborative grant projects are enhanced. Scholarship funding has increased The University enjoys a permanent presence in Austin and Washington D.C., where A&M System representatives constantly monitor legislation and funding opportunities that have an impact upon West Texas A&M University. The Fall term, 2006 headcount enrollment was 7,412. The campus is situated on a 135 acres including 42 buildings plus First United Bank Center, Horse Center, and 2,400 acre Nance Ranch. West Texas A&M University encourages, challenges and prepares students to be professional, contributing members of society. Our commitment to this noble undertaking is demonstrated by providing a high quality educational experience characterized by: our role as The University of the Texas Panhandle student, faculty and staff interaction a safe, friendly environment convenient location membership in the Texas A&M University System

Accrediting Agencies (2004-05)

WTAMU is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1886 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone Number: (404) 679-4501) to award bachelor's and master's degrees.

Degree Program Areas Life, Earth, and Env Sciences Math, Phys Sci and Engineering Agriculture Nursing Accounting, Economics and Finance Computer Information Systems Mgmt, Marketing, & General Business Behavioral Sciences Hist and Polit Science & Crim Justice Sports and Exercise Sciences Education Art, Communication & Theatre English & Modern Languages Music & Dance

Number of Programs Offered 11 11 12 4 8 2 9 7 19 4 11 19 3 9

Frequently called Numbers
General Information	(806) 651-0000
Admissions	(806) 651-2007
Records and Registration	(806) 651-4911
Financial Aid	(806) 651-2055
College of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sci	(806) 651-2570
College of Business	(806) 651-2530
College of Education & SS	(806) 651-2626
College of Fine Arts & Humanities	(806) 651-2777
Provost/Academic Affairs	(806) 651-2044
Development	(806) 651-2070
Cornette Library	(806) 651-2229

Student Body Fall 2006
Classification	Full-Time	Part-Time
Freshman	1219	161
Sophomore	812	193
Junior	1087	376
Senior	1,281	636
Post Baccalaureate	55	75
Grad Masters	322	703
Grad non deg & Cert	48	316
Post Masters	7	31
1st Time Grad	25	51
Doctoral	5	9
University Total	5765	1647

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Faculty FTE by Department,College, Fall 2006
Department		FTE
Agriculture		17.95
Engin & Comp Scii		8.00
Life Earth & Env Sci		17.9
Math Chem & Physics		19.30
Acct, Eco & Finance		13.7
Comp Info Systems		7.0
Mgmt, Mkt, & Gen Bus		13.9
Education		25.02
Psyc Soci & Soc Wk		12.7
Hist, Pol Sci & Crim Just		21.4
Art, Comm, & Thre		26.89
Eng & Modern Lang's		25.27
Music & Dance		24.9
Nursing		24.32
Comm Disorders		5.20
Sports & Excer Sci		19.17
College of ANSE		63.15
College of Business		34.54
College of Educ & SS		59.12
College of Fine Arts & Humanities		77.06
College of Nursing & Health Sci		48.69
Total		282.56

Headcount Enrollment by Department
Art Comm & Thre	5.05%	374
Acct, Eco & Fin	4.74%	351
Agriculture	5.98%	443
Comm Disorders	1.16%	86
Comp Info Sys's	1.32%	98
Engin & Comp Scin	3.41%	253
Education	21.20%	1571
Eng Phil & Mod Lang	1.09%	81
General Majors	15.56%	1153
Hist, Polit Sci & Crim Just	3.99%	296
Life, Earth, & Env Sci's	6.49%	481
Math Chem & Physics	1.07%	79
Mgt, Mkt, & Gen Bus	10.66%	790
Music & Dance	3.29%	244
Nursing	8.19%	607
Psyc Soci & Soc Wki	4.80%	356
Sports & Excer Sci	2.01%	149
Total		7,412

Academic Data/Degree's Awarded by College
College	Enrollment Fall 2006	Degrees Awarded 2006-2006	Student Credit Hours Fall 2006
ASE	1256	194	19,265
COB	1239	316	11,697
EDUC & SS	2223	416	24,401
FAH	699	128	17,997
NHS	842	162	8,132
Total	7412	1407	81,492

Residency of Students
On Campus	15.87%
Canyon	21.63%
Commuter	62.51%

Faculty Information-by Rank
Rank	Number
Professor	56
Assoc. Prof.	55
Asst. Prof.	78
Instructor	70
Faculty Information-by Tenure
Rank	Tenured	Tenure Track
Professor	54	0
Assoc. Prof.	47	8
Asst. Prof.	3	71
Instructor	0
Faculty Information-by Term Deg
Rank	Term Degree
Professor	56
Assoc. Prof.	50
Asst. Prof.	71
Instructor	2