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Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX·Public·8,804 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,804 students.

95%
Accept
8,804
Students
$10,948
Net Price
44%
Grad Rate
$49,100
Earnings
10 yr
$14,000
Debt

About This School

Texas Woman's University is a public institution located in Denton, Texas with approximately 8,804 undergraduate students enrolled. Texas Woman's University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,948 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $49,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Texas Woman's University (TWU) is a public coeducational research university in Denton, Texas, United States. It also has two health science campuses in Dallas and Houston. While TWU has been fully co-educational since 1994, it is the largest state-supported university primarily for women in the United States. The university is part of the Texas Woman's University System. It offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 60 areas of study across six colleges. The university is classified among "R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production".

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at roughly $11,000/year net price and only $14,000 in median debt at graduation, TWU is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in Texas, and its strengths in health sciences make it a legitimate option for students eyeing nursing, occupational therapy, or similar fields. The concern worth taking seriously is the 44% graduation rate — fewer than half of students who start here finish, which signals real obstacles around completion, whether financial, academic, or life-related. Worth considering if you have a clear health or education-focused major and a plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about that retention risk.

Founded
1901
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions31%
Business & Marketing11%
Education8%
Psychology7%
Biological Sciences6%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Social Sciences4%
Computer Science2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Anne RiceMillie Hughes-FulfordCarly PattersonLupe OntiverosLouise RitterNorma CraneSylvia GarciaJoyce AbabioJill Marie Jones

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,648
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,720
Avg Net Price
$10,948
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants40%
Median debt at graduation$14,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
44%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
74%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$14,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$14,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White27%
Black19%
Hispanic/Latino38%
Asian9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,804 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Texas Woman's University

304 Administration Dr

Denton, TX 76204

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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