Texas Woman's University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Texas Woman's University is a public research university in Denton, Texas, serving roughly 8,767 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 96.12% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,544 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,963 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.12% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,767 78.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.06%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 41.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 99.4%
- Average ACT Score: 21
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,824
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,584
- Room & Board: $11,826 annual estimate
Texas Woman's University: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas Woman's University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas Woman's University?
Texas Woman's University is located in Denton, TX (ZIP 76204).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Texas Woman's University public or private?
Texas Woman's University is a Public institution.
How much does Texas Woman's University cost?
Published tuition: $8,640 in-state, $18,480 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,963.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,948 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,894 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,087 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,094 |
| $110,001+ | $19,093 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,560.
How hard is it to get into Texas Woman's University?
Admission rate: 96.12%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Texas Woman's University?
Total enrollment: 8,767 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,824 students.
Graduate enrollment: 5,322 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Woman's University?
150%-time completion rate: 49.06%.
First-year retention: 69.5%.
What do graduates of Texas Woman's University earn?
Median earnings: $48,773 six years after entry; $56,544 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,218.
42.01% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas Woman's University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (520 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (456 completions)
- Library and Information Science (312 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (292 completions)
- General Studies (213 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (200 completions)
- Psychology, General (176 completions)
- Child Development (170 completions)
- Education, General (154 completions)
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (143 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas Woman's University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.12%; completion rate 49.06%; median earnings $56,544 at 10 years; net price $11,963. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas Woman's University was $8,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,963
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas Woman's University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,963.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,852 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,963 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$34,560 4-Year In-State Tuition
$73,920 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,826 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,174 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,640 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas Woman's University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Texas Woman's University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Texas Woman's University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,339 | $17,965 | $9,198 |
| 2014 | $7,836 | $18,696 | $8,855 |
| 2015 | $6,948 | $16,308 | $9,105 |
| 2016 | $7,238 | $17,030 | $9,027 |
| 2017 | $7,486 | $17,446 | $9,493 |
| 2018 | $7,796 | $17,756 | $9,727 |
| 2019 | $7,926 | $18,055 | $9,617 |
| 2020 | $8,255 | $18,071 | $9,684 |
| 2021 | $8,394 | $18,186 | $11,726 |
| 2022 | $8,311 | $18,103 | $10,928 |
| 2023 | $8,648 | $18,720 | $10,948 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.12% Acceptance Rate
7,584 Total Applicants
7,204 Students Admitted
1,473 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.45% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texas Woman's University reported total enrollment of about 8,767 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (40.8%), White (25.6%), and Black or African American (17.7%). About 42.01% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas Woman's University in 2024 is 8,767 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,824 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5,322 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.98% 100% Completion Time
49.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.98% of students graduating from Texas Woman's University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 11% male / 89% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Library and Information Science: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Texas Woman's University.
Return on Investment
$19,218 Median Student Debt
$56,544 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1081.64% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas Woman's University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 73 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 520 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 456 completions
3. Library and Information Science: 312 completions
4. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 292 completions
5. General Studies: 213 completions
6. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 200 completions
7. Psychology, General: 176 completions
8. Child Development: 170 completions
9. Education, General: 154 completions
Most popular programs at Texas Woman's University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas Woman's University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas Woman's University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 99.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,526
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,653
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texas Woman's University is a public institution located in Denton, TX, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Library and Information Science. Enrollment is approximately 8,767 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (40.8%), White (25.6%), Black or African American (17.7%). The admission rate is 96.12%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 21. The 150%-time completion rate is 49.06%. Approximately 42.01% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Denton, TX 76204
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 73 distinct degree programs, Texas Woman's University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas Woman's University located?
Texas Woman's University is located in Denton, TX.
What is Texas Woman's University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Texas Woman's University is 96.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,584 applicants and 7,204 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Texas Woman's University cost?
Reported tuition is $8,640 and average net price is $11,963 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,826 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas Woman's University?
Texas Woman's University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,824 students, Hispanic or Latino (40.8%), White (25.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas Woman's University?
About 41.6% of students at Texas Woman's University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Texas Woman's University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Texas Woman's University reports midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Texas Woman's University earn?
Median earnings are $48,773 six years after entry and $56,544 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Woman's University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas Woman's University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,218.
Is Texas Woman's University public or private?
Texas Woman's University is a public institution located in Denton, TX.
Is Texas Woman's University an HBCU?
No. Texas Woman's University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas Woman's University a tribal college?
No. Texas Woman's University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Denton, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.