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Ranks 902nd overall and 25th in Texas

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Denton, TX 76201

Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
Total Population48,808 (48,735 urban / 73 rural)
Households18,588 (2.26 people per house)
Families8,971 (3.05 people per family)
Pop. — African American4,567
Pop. — Asian2,261
Pop. — Pacific Islander70
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native625
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)37,494
Pop. — Other5,079
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Doctoral/Research Universities

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
GraduateDoctoral, professional dominant
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Campus Crime Statistics

Ranks 51st on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index

  Incidents per 1000 Students
Aggravated assault N/A N/A
Forcible rape 1 0.08
Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter N/A N/A
Robbery N/A N/A
Violent crime 1 0.08
Arson 1 0.08
Burglary 7 0.58
Larceny-theft 48 3.94
Vehicle theft N/A N/A
Property crime 55 4.52

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Texas Woman's University?

Ranks 1300th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $3,786 $3,786 $10,446
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,080 $1,080 $1,080
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $143 $143 $421
FT Graduate Tuition $3,294 $3,294 $8,298
FT Graduate Required Fees $985 $985 $985
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $183 $183 $461
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,218 $15,218 $23,468
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $6,780 $6,780 $15,030
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $6,780 $6,780 $15,030

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,830 trend  $5,832 $4,830 trend  $5,832 $11,370 trend  $14,082
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $900 trend  $948
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,355 trend  $5,846
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,529 trend  $2,592
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,664 (141 male / 2,523 female)
Admitted 1,906 (99 male / 1,807 female)
Admission rate 72%
First-time Enrollment 764 (39 male / 725 female)
FT Enrollment 746 (39 male / 707 female)
PT Enrollment 18 (N/A male / 18 female)
Total Enrollment11,832

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Texas Woman's University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoRecommended
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Texas Woman's University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Lone Star Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 960th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 26%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 1035th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 75%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 530
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 530
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 860 / 1060

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity1,674
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$2,826
Board Fee$2,390

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Texas Woman's University Ranks 974th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,710 177 pie   26%
State & Local Grant Aid $2,497 123 pie   18%
Institutional Grant Aid $1,800 182 pie   27%
Student Loan Aid $6,147 336 pie   49%
Any financial aid type   469 pie   69%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Texas Woman's University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
115291406
Black Non-Hispanic
1481,9832,131
Hispanic
1241,3631,487
Asian / Pacific Islander
76586662
American Indian / Alaskan Native
1391104
White Non-Hispanic
5716,4186,989
Race Unknown
25153
Total 1,049 10,783 11,832

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Texas Woman's University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
156
Black Non-Hispanic
2106108
Hispanic
34346
Asian / Pacific Islander
12021
American Indian / Alaskan Native
N/AN/AN/A
White Non-Hispanic
4206210
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 11 380 391

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Texas Woman's University.

  Men Women Total
34 333 367
58 216 274
8 162 170
1 152 153
5 103 108

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 3 2 2 3 21 31
Apparel and Textiles, General
Art/Art Studies, General 2 2 1 26 31
Athletic Training/Trainer 1 4 5
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 4 3 2 15 1 26
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 3 4 3 1 15 28
Business Administration and Management, General 21 76 34 13 1 126 3 274
Chemistry, General 1 1 2 1 6 11
Child Development 3 11 3 2 1 35 55
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1 1 2
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 1 2 4
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 1 1 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 1 1 5 8
Counseling Psychology 1 1 1 15 18
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 5 4 24 34
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 10 12
Dance, General 4 2 2 1 13 22
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 2 4 3 18 27
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 1 2 1 29 33
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 2 12 15
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 2 1 1 5
Education, General 1 5 7 3 92 108
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 2 2 1 6 11
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 18 12 2 2 69 103
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 3 2 6
English Language and Literature, General 3 2 1 23 29
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 4 23 6 10 63 106
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 4 4
Fashion Merchandising 1 4 8 13 26
Fashion/Apparel Design 3 1 4 8
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 2 2 2 6
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 1 1 2
General Studies 2 11 5 3 67 88
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1 18 3 3 17 42
Health Teacher Education 1 1 2 4
Health and Physical Education, General 4 12 6 3 1 67 93
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3 15 1 2 24 45
History, General 1 1 22 1 25
Human Development and Family Studies, General 1 8 4 1 35 49
Journalism 2 1 3 6
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 2 2 8 12
Library Science/Librarianship 2 11 14 4 1 138 170
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4 2 12 18
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 1 2 2 1 16 22
Mathematics, General 2 4 1 1 16 1 25
Molecular Biology
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3 12 31 1 3 103 153
Music Therapy/Therapist 4 4
Music, General 2 4 18 24
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 1 3 4
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 1 2 16 19
Nursing, Other 1 5 6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 25 72 22 39 3 201 5 367
Nutrition Sciences 2 2 6 5 21 1 37
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 3 11 9 2 1 64 90
Physical Therapy/Therapist 3 4 6 4 76 93
Political Science and Government, General 1 5 1 19 26
Psychology, General 2 11 17 3 2 44 1 80
Public Administration
Reading Teacher Education 1 3 3 10 17
School Psychology 1 2 1 1 15 20
Social Work 8 2 2 16 28
Sociology 1 3 2 14 20
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 4 3 33 41
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1 1 2
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 2 6 1 28 37
Women's Studies 2 1 6 9
Zoology/Animal Biology 5 5
Total 104 413 264 128 25 1,786 13 2,733

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Texas Woman's University Ranks 939th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $61,774 ($67,949 male / $59,722 female)
Number of FT Faculty 409 (102 male / 307 female)
Number of PT Faculty 18
FT Faculty Ratio 23 : 1
Total Benefits $5,594,396
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Texas Woman's University Summary

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Texas Woman’s University (historically the Girls Industrial College and Texas State College for Women) is a university in Denton, Texas with two health science center branchs in Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas. Originally a women’s college, it opened some health science programs to male students in 1972, and in 1994 opened all of its programs to co-ed enrollment. In addition to being the largest state-supported university for women in the United States, TWU’s College of Nursing is the largest in Texas and the fifth-largest in the U.S. TWU’s nursing doctoral program is the largest in the country. The year 1934 saw the name of the school changed to Texas State College for Women. Highlights of the Woman’s Collection include the WASP Archival Collection which features the history of Women Airforce Service Pilots between 1942 and 1944, the Cookbook collection which showcases culinary arts from around the world, and the University collection containing history of the university. The Woman’s Collection is the official repository for thousands of organizations, agencies, and conferences in Texas and the southwest concerned with women’s rights, agency, and status. The Woman’s Collection also contains information on the 1981 exhibit about Texas women’s history. Originally produced by the Texas Foundation for Women’s Resources, the exhibit is permanently housed at TWU. Many famous women visit Texas Woman’s University.

Texas Woman's University Academics

There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Texas Woman’s University is unique in its study options. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. In particular, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Weekend College.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Texas Woman’s University.

Physical Sciences:
Chemistry
Security and Protective Services:
Criminal Justice Studies
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Dance, Drama/Theater Arts, Fashion Design, Music – General
Public Administration and Service:
Social Work
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology, Zoology
Computer Science:
Computer/Information Sciences – General
Popular majors:
forty-four percent health professions, thirteen percent interdisciplinary studies, seven percent business per marketing, five percent psychology
History:
History – General
English Language and Literature:
English
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business Administration/Management, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing Management
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Communications & Journalism:
Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Clinical Laboratory Science, Community Health Services, Dental Hygiene, Health Services – General, Medical Dietetics, Music Therapy, Nursing (RN), Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
Social Sciences:
Political Science/Government, Sociology
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
Health/Physical Fitness
Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
Nutrition Sciences
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General

The cost per credit hour (overall) was $399 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. However, for non-international students, tutition fees are $13,290 Room & Board (on-campus) $5,598 Additional estimated expenses $640 Costs per credit hour $399 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Other additional expenses amounted to $640 Costs per credit hour $399 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 50. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June.

Texas Woman's University Admissions

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Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 64% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. Specifically, there were three thousand, four hundred and seventy-one total number of transfer students who applied and two thousand, four hundred and eighty-eight total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty dollars regular application fee, thirty dollars out-of-state application fee, thirty dollars online application fee and point zero .

Transfer students must apply no later than the 15th of July, with priority applications due on the 1st of April. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of February. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. The regular application is due the 15th of July. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of July and

Texas Woman's University Financial Aid

Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama and Athletics. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid distribution is at thirty-six percent scholarships per grants and sixty-four percent loans per jobs.

Texas Woman's University Students

The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 64 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Further, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Texas Woman’s University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. The school’s size is approximately six thousand, two hundred and twenty-six degree-seeking undergrads, seven hundred and two first-time degree-seeking freshmen and five thousand and seventy-eight graduate enrollment. Additionally, the student body consists of ninety-nine percent in-state students, one percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, ninety-six percent women, four percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, six percent asian per pacific islander, twenty-eight percent black per non-hispanic, nineteen percent hispanic, forty-three percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, less than one percent race per ethnicity unreported, seventeen percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-six percent in top half of graduating class, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twenty-seven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and five percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49.

This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as history of Texas women collection, DAR museum, historical collection. On the whole, the school is located 35 miles from Dallas and Fort Worth.

Texas Woman's University Athletics

The Pioneers are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intramural Table_tennis
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

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