Texas Woman's University College Portrait
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Texas Woman's University
Texas Woman’s University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest university primarily for women.
Texas Woman’s University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest university primarily for women. Its campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston are joined by an e-learning campus offering innovative online degree programs in business, education and general studies. Nine consecutive years of growth have produced a record enrollment of 14,718. TWU serves the citizens of Texas in many important ways, including: graduating more new nurses and health care professionals than any other university in Texas; easing the teacher shortage by placing highly qualified professionals in the classroom; offering a liberal arts-based curriculum that prepares students for success in a global society; conducting research that impacts the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity, osteoporosis, stroke and diabetes.
Living in the Pioneers Community
The main campus of TWU is located northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth in Denton, Texas. Our proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth Area provides our students and faculty with abundant cultural, social and educational opportunities. Denton, a community of about 120,000 people, is home to TWU.
The main campus of TWU is located northwest of Dallas and northeast of Fort Worth in Denton, Texas. Our proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth Area provide our students and faculty with abundant cultural, social and educational opportunities. Denton, a community of about 120,000 people, is home to TWU. Find out more about Denton at DiscoverDenton.com. In addition to the main campus located in Denton, TWU has two Institute of Health Sciences campuses: T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center. The Institutes provide excellent educational experiences in Health Care Administration, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2012?
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| Total Students | 15,168 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 9,443 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 8,516 | 90% |
| Men | 927 | 10% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 61 | 1% |
| Asian | 735 | 8% |
| African American / Black | 1,951 | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2,102 | 22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | <1% |
| White | 4,136 | 44% |
| Two or More Races | 235 | 2% |
| International | 134 | 1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 76 | 1% |
| Where do TWU undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| Other US States & Territories | 1% |
| Other Countries | 1% |
| How old are TWU undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 26 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 39% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2012)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 14 - 21 | |
| Math | 13 - 23 | 420 - 530 |
| English | 11 - 21 | |
| Critical Reading | 400 - 510 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 46% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 80% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 92% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.27 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 98% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $17,152
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend Texas Woman's University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
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Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $0. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $0. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2011 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
TWU Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 21 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 71% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 89% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 418 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 75% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 17% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | Data Not Available |
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Campus-based Housing
76% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
20% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
Our primary mission in the Department of Public Safety is to develop and maintain a safe and secure environment for the university community. We strive to meet this goal with professionally trained staff and through cooperation of all students, faculty and staff. Our combined efforts have resulted in TWU having one of the lowest rates of reported crime in the nation when compared to universities of similar size. Crime, however, does occur, and this web site provides information about the University DPS, basic DPS services, selected university policies and university crime statistics in the hope that this information will be helpful to you and that it will promote a genuine feeling of "community" within the university.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Doctoral/Research Universities
- Size and Setting
- Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- Majority undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Medium full-time four-year, inclusive
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Doctoral, professional dominant
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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Student Activities and Involvement at TWU
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 91.0% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 54.0% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 13.0% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 85.0% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 14.0% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 43.0% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 59.0% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 9.0% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 91.0% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 94.0% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 67.0% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 63.0% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 96.0% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 55.0% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 74.0% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 97.0% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 67.0% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 69.0% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 92.0% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 60.0% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 81.0% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 83.0% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 83.0% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Texas Woman's University in 2011-12 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,868 |
| Master's | 1,650 |
| Doctoral | 206 |
| Total | 3,724 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2011-12 | |
|---|---|
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | 32% |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | 14% |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | 12% |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | 8% |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES. | 6% |
| Links to degree programs at Texas Woman's University |
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Future Plans of Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Survey Administration Process
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 81% four-year success and progress rate means that 81% of students starting in Fall 2006 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall 2006 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 795 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 770 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2011 that returned for their second year: 65%