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Texas Woman's University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,084
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Denton, Texas, TWU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that TWU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Texas Woman's University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at TWU is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 72% at TWU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,394

Cost of attendance at Texas Woman's University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,186

Cost of attendance at Texas Woman's University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Texas Woman's University received on average $8,996 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,996
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 602 55% $4,797 $2,887,580
Other Federal Grant 714 65% $5,169 $3,690,446
State Grant/Scholarships 535 49% $4,644 $2,484,795
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 644 59% $3,849 $2,478,616
Total Grant & Scholarships 962 88% $8,996 $8,653,857

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas Woman's University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Texas Woman's University students is 48.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.1%.

48.5%

  • asian 62.9% 61 students
  • African American 33.2% 85 students
  • white 61.6% 178 students
  • unknown 62.5% 5 students
  • hispanic 46.0% 200 students
  • International Students 50.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 46.0% 17 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Lone Star Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Texas Woman's University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Texas Woman's University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training