West Texas A&M University
Former names | West Texas State Normal College (1910–1923) West Texas State Teachers College (1923–1949) West Texas State College (1949–1963) West Texas State University (1963–1990) |
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| Motto | Visio Veritas Valor |
Motto in English | Vision. Truth. Bravery. |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1910 |
Parent institution | Texas A&M University System |
| Endowment | US$91.1 million (2019) |
| Budget | US$154,403,422 (2019–2020) |
| President | Walter Wendler |
Academic staff | 350 |
Administrative staff | 466 |
| Students | 10,051 |
| Undergraduates | 7,338 |
| Postgraduates | 2,603 |
Other students | 110 (2nd Bachelor's) |
| Location | , U.S. 34°59′04″N 101°54′48″W / 34.9844°N 101.9134°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 342 acres (138 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon and white |
| Nickname | Buffaloes or Buffs |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Lone Star |
| Mascot | Buffalo |
| Website | www |
West Texas A&M University (WTAMU or WT) is a public university in Canyon, Texas, United States. It is the northernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It was established on September 20, 1910, as West Texas State Normal College as one of the seven state-funded teachers' colleges in Texas.