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What's it like at West Texas A&M University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at West Texas A&M. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting

Greek Life

West Texas A&M University has a limited Greek life scene. 3% of men join fraternities. 5% of women join sororities. 4% of the undergrad student body participates in Greek life.

4%
Greek life participation
3%
Fraternity
5%
Sorority

Generally speaking, students a schools with noticeable Greek participation tend to find that Greek life dominates the social scene.

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D2

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at West Texas A&M University:

Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

West Texas A&M University is in a small town setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Rick Husband Amarillo International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
Carlsbad Caverns tl Pk (239 mi)
Distance to coast
Gulf (562 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at West Texas A&M University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Texas elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Texas' gun laws are:

Permissive
Students with a concealed carry permit can have guns. Schools may create limited gun-free zones.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with West Texas A&M University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. West Texas A&M University is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at West Texas A&M University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Residence Hall Association
  2. 2. Wesley
  3. 3. Student Government
  4. 4. SAGE
  5. 5. Baptist Student Ministries
  1. 1. Buffalo Branding
  2. 2. Workathon
  3. 3. Homecoming

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