
Denton, TXpublicwww.twu.edu/
Admit rate has ranged 93%–96% over the last 5 years. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Texas Woman's University (TWU) is a public institution in Denton, Texas, with a nearly 96% acceptance rate and a strong focus on health professions, nursing, and education. Known for its affordability and high financial aid distribution, TWU offers a supportive environment with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio, though its graduation rates lag behind national averages. The university stands out for its leadership in women's education and its expanding online and graduate programs.
Test-optional — scores considered if submitted
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
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Outcomes & value
Median earnings by field of study (highest credential), ~2 years after completion.
Campus & location
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Mobility rate = the share of students who both start in the bottom household-income quintile and reach the top quintile; bottom → top is that chance conditional on starting at the bottom. Source: Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Cards (Chetty, Friedman, Saez, Turner & Yagan). Reflects 1980–82 birth cohorts, so it’s directional, not current.
Texas Woman's University is one of the least selective public universities in Texas, with an Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. of 96.1% (8,029 admissions from 8,353 applications in 2024). The university has seen an 11.5% growth in admissions recently. TWU employs a test-optional policy (SAT/ACT not required) and guarantees admission to students ranked in the top 25% of their high school class. The middle 50% SAT range is 960–1150, and the ACT range is 16–23. About 19% of admitted students have a GPA of 3.75 or higher, while 17% fall between 3.25–3.49. The application deadline is rolling, and the admissions office actively recruits for graduate and online programs.
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings). Figures cover graduates who received federal aid and lag ~2 years; not all programs report data.
TWU offers 75 programs across 91 undergraduate and graduate degrees, with many available fully or partially online. The most popular majors are nursing, general studies, and psychology, reflecting the university’s historic strength in health professions and education. The student-faculty ratio is 17:1, allowing for personalized attention, though the graduation rate is just 48%. TWU is particularly known for its nursing, nutrition, and occupational therapy programs, which have strong regional reputations. The university emphasizes practical, career-oriented education, with many programs designed to meet workforce demands.
TWU fosters a commuter-heavy campus, with 74% of students living off-campus and only 27% in university-affiliated housing. The university provides leadership programs, cultural events, and community service opportunities across its Denton, Dallas, and Houston campuses. Student life focuses on identity exploration, relationship-building, and professional development, with resources like the Dallas leadership center (214-689-6696) and Houston student services. Social media engagement (YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn) helps connect students, though the lack of a strong residential culture means many seek activities off-campus.
TWU’s graduation rate is 48% (4-year) and 61% (6-year), placing it in the bottom 25% nationally. However, the university aims to boost this to 65% by 2028. Alumni outcomes are mixed: median 10-year earnings are $56,544, and TWU scores 74% in salary impact (per The Wall Street Journal) but only 25% in graduation performance. Forbes highlights TWU’s low student debt and leadership success metrics, though its return on investment lags behind peers. Nursing graduates fare best, with strong local employment, while other majors face more variable outcomes.
TWU is one of Texas’s most affordable public universities, with an average net price of $10,763 after aid. 88% of full-time undergraduates receive grants or scholarships, averaging $7,422 per student. The total cost after aid is $11,682, with 66.18% of students receiving financial aid. TWU offers need-based and merit scholarships, along with work-study and federal loans. The university’s tuition estimator tool helps families plan, though some students report higher-than-expected out-of-pocket costs for housing and fees.
TWU is one of the few public universities in the U.S. primarily focused on women’s education, though it admits all genders. Its nursing and health sciences programs are regionally dominant, and its online expansion makes it a leader in flexible education. Despite low graduation rates, TWU delivers strong value for cost-conscious students, particularly those pursuing healthcare careers. The university’s Dallas and Houston campuses provide urban professional opportunities, while its Denton campus offers a traditional college experience. TWU’s mission—combining affordability with career readiness—makes it a unique option in Texas higher ed.