Texas Woman’s University

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About Texas Woman’s University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Texas Woman’s University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Denton, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,290, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 43 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,616, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,408.

Denton, TX

$5,616

Avg in-state
tuition

$15,408

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

96%

Acceptance Rate Insight

96% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

72%

Retention Rate Insight

72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

48%

Graduation Rate Insight

48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile950-1160

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

17k

Students enrolled

78%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

39%

Unknown

1%

Black

16%

Hispanic

28%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

55%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

31

Total Online Enrollment

12,731

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

77% On-campus

23% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold40% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold4% online

Master'sCheck Bold26% online

DoctorateCheck Bold5% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

65%

State Grant Aid

49%

Institution Grant Aid

59%

Pell Grant

55%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,169
State Grant Aid$4,644
Institution Grant Aid$3,849
Pell Grant Aid$4,640

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services.
7Education.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Legal Professions And Studies.
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
17Library Science.
18Mathematics And Statistics.
19Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
22Personal And Culinary Services.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
26Security And Protective Services.
27Social Sciences.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.