Texas Woman’s University is a public, co-ed university established in 1901 as the state’s only public university for educating women. As the name suggests, Texas Woman's University was entirely women oriented since its inception until 1994. It has campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston. The university has a total enrollment of 15,000 students including around 5,200 graduate students. It is considered to have one of the most diverse student bodies in the country making it a preferred destination for higher education in US. It had an acceptance rate of 93% in fall 2022, indicating towards a less selective admission policy.

Texas Woman’s University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees as well as certificates in liberal arts, business, nursing, health sciences, sciences, education, etc. It started offering graduate programs in 1950 and has maintained a strong reputation in the field of social sciences, health care, business, nursing, education and other fields. There are a number of online degree programs offered through the e-learning campus. The university is accredited by the 'Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.' TWU is ranked as one of the most affordable colleges to study in the US.

Texas Woman’s University Rankings

The latest rankings of Texas Woman’s University in various categories are as follows:

U.S. News & World Report 2023

  • #298-#389 in National Universities
  • #129 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
  • #154-#209 in Top Public Schools

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

  • 501-600th in the U.S. College Rankings of 2023

Niche 2023 Best Colleges

  • #76 of 358 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America
  • #174 of 564 in Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America
  • #182 of 692 in Best Colleges for Nursing in America

Highlights

Established 1901
College Type Public
Campus setting Suburban
Campus Area 270 acres
Part Time Courses Yes
Male to Female ratio 12:88
Mode of Program On campus, Online
Campus Housing Capacity 13%
Financial aid Available via application
Student Retention Rate 77%
Tuition Fee Requirements (International) 37,000 USD approx.
Standardized test SAT requirement currently suspended due to COVID-19
Admissions Helpdesk admissions@twu.edu
Official Website twu.edu

Texas Woman’s University Campus

  • The university has three campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston which provides various courses as per the mandate.
  • The campus of Texas Woman’s University is safe, secure and friendly along with all the required facilities and infrastructure is provided in the campus.
  • Apart from the beautiful campus area, a few attractions of the campus include Texas First Ladies historic costume collection, the wall of fame, Blagg-Huey Library, the Little Chapel-in-the-Woods etc. which intrigue a lot of students as well as visitors.
  • One can also find a botanical garden founded in 1930 serving as a laboratory for biology students.
  • There are 125+ chartered and university-sanctioned student organizations.
  • The university consists of tennis courts, an indoor pool, and a climbing wall. It also conducts gymnastics championships.

Texas Woman’s University Residence

  • Texas Woman’s University offers on-campus accommodation in 4 residence halls.
  • The housing options include Guinn Hall, Stark Hall, Lowry Woods and the Parliament Village.
  • The categories include fully furnished rooms, co-educational floors, sorority and special interest areas, living learning communities and others.
  • Basic residence hall facilities include Wi-Fi, in-hall laundry, air conditioning, private bathrooms, etc.
  • Each furnished room has two beds, two dressers, two closets, two desks and chairs, cable TV plugs and a Microfridge (except Parliament Village).
  • Living on-campus provides access to campus facilities such as classes, libraries, campus events and dining halls.
  • Students planning to live on-campus must provide proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis.
  • The housing rates 2023-24 for the University’s housing options are:
Description Rate (per semester)
Guinn Hall Double - 2,900 USD
Deluxe double - 3,650 USD
Single - 4,000 USD
Deluxe single - 4,200 USD
Stark Hall Double - 2,900 USD
Single - 4,000 USD
Parliament Village Double - 3,630 USD
Single - 4,120 USD
Lowry Woods Apartment Bedrooms - 4,150 USD to 4,575 USD
Family - 4,600 USD to 5,800 USD

Texas Woman’s University Courses

  • Programs offered by Texas Woman’s University include bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees as well as postbaccalaureate and postgraduate certificate programs.
  • The main areas of study include Business, Education and Teaching, Health Sciences, Humanities, Family and Nutrition, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Nursing, General and Professional Studies, etc.
  • Some popular majors include Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Management, Marketing, etc.
  • The Graduate School offers around 45 master’s and 16 doctoral degree programs of which graduate degree programs in Library and Information Studies, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy are nationally ranked.
  • It is the only university in Texas to offer PhD in Dance, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Multicultural Women’s and Gender Studies.
  • Certificate programs in leadership, chemistry and biochemistry, kinesiology, library science, informatics, multicultural women's and gender studies, etc. are also available.

Texas Woman’s University Application Process

International students are subject to some eligibility criteria if they wish to get admitted to Texas Woman’s University:

  • Application Form: Fill the online form at ApplyTexas.org
  • Application Fee: 75 USD
  • Application Documents:
    • Official transcripts
    • Course-specific required standardized exams scores
      • ACT/SAT
    • English proficiency scores (IELTS or TOEFL) (subject to waiver)
    • Students seeking admission at the Texas Women’s University require a GPA of 2.0 on the scale of 4.0.
    • Students seeking admission in the graduate programs are required to generate a bachelor’s or master’s degree
    • Immigration related documents
    • Proof of financial support
  • Application Deadline:
    • Summer: February 1
    • Fall: March 1
    • Spring: July 1

Texas Woman’s University Cost of Attendance

  • The estimated cost of attendance for undergraduate students at Texas Woman’s University for the Fall and Spring semesters are as follows:
Description On-campus (in USD) Off-campus (in USD)
Tuition (15 hours per semester) 6,789 6,789
Out-of-state tuition 12,660 12,660
Fees 2,841 2,841
Books and supplies 1,050 1,050
Room and board 10,386 7,776
Personal 2,160 2,475
Transportation 891 1,287
Total 36,777 34,878
  • The tuition fee and other expenses for graduate students is given below:
Description On-campus (in USD) Off-campus (in USD)
Tuition (9 hours per semester) 4,973 4,973
Out-of-state tuition 7,596 7,596
Fees 2,695 2,695
Books and supplies 1,050 1,050
Room and board 10,386 7,776
Personal 2,160 2,475
Transportation 891 1,287
Total 29,751 27,852

Texas Woman’s University Scholarships/ Financial Aid

  • TWU offers limited financial aid to its students in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, that too only to students from certain locations only.
  • It is recommended that international students seek funding to study in the US through other means as well.
  • Students need to create a ‘your Pioneer portal account’ and search for the scholarship database.
  • Certain specific eligibility criteria needs to be fulfilled to get selected for a scholarship which includes:
    • Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0
    • Completion of 66.67% credits
  • In response to the COVID-19 outbreak effort to support social distancing, the Office of Student Financial Aid is continuing to provide services through email at finaid@twu.edu.

Admission Deadlines

Texas Woman’s University accepts applications for the summer, fall and spring semesters. Application deadlines for the international students can be seen as follows:

Semester Preferred Deadline Final Deadline
Summer February 1 March 1
Fall March 1 May 1
Spring July 1 October 1

Texas Woman’s University Placements

85% of the graduates from the university are either employed or continuing education. Recent employers include City year, reacHire, Hutto ISD and others. According to payscale, the average salary of graduates of Texas Woman’s University is 66,652 USD. The early career salary of graduates is around 48,600 USD.

The university has organized 100+ career fairs and seminars and also provides access to TWU Connect. Students can use career resources like Focus 2, salary.com and even the handshake portal.

FAQs

Ques. What is Texas Woman’s University known for?

Ans. Texas Woman’s University is known for its programs in the domains of nursing, business, arts and sciences, health care, nutrition, education, etc. The Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Library and Information Studies programs offered by the Graduate School have excellent reputation.

Ques. What GPA do you need to get into Texas Woman’s University?

Ans. An average GPA of 3.25 is required for admission to Texas Woman’s University.

Ques. Is it difficult to get into the nursing school at Texas Woman’s University?

Ans. The programs offered by the nursing school at Texas Woman’s University are highly competitive in nature. The average GPA of admitted students is 3.60-3.80. An average TEAS score of 87% is recommended for admission.

Ques. What is the total enrolment of the students in Texas Woman’s University?

Ans. The University has a total of 16,334 students enrolled.

Ques. How can international students apply for admissions to Texas Woman’s University?

Ans. International applicants can apply to Texas Woman’s University through ApplyTexas.org.

Ques. How much is the tuition at Texas Woman’s University?

Ans. The undergraduate tuition fee at Texas Woman’s University is 6,789 USD and for graduates it is 4,972 USD.

Ques. What are the scholarships options available for the international students at Texas Woman’s University?

Ans. International students at Texas Woman’s University are eligible to receive merit-based scholarships. Need-based financial aid is not available for international students.

Ques. What is the graduation rate of Texas Woman’s University?

Ans. The graduation rate of Texas Woman’s University is 43%.

Ques. What is the student retention rate of Texas Woman’s University?

Ans. The student retention rate of the University is 73%.

Ques. How can I contact Texas Woman’s University in case of queries?

Ans. Students can contact Texas Woman’s University by emailing admissions@twu.edu or via phone at 940.898.3188.