Texas Woman's University
TWU
Denton, Texas 76204
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Texas Woman's University is a public institution in Denton with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 8.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,544 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,948.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
66
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (115)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1901, after the state Democratic Party adopted the idea as a platform in the upcoming election, the college's establishment was authorized by the Texas Legislature.
- •The three women on its inaugural board of regents were the first women to sit on the governing board of a Texas university.
- •The school was renamed the "Girls Industrial College" in 1903 and conferred its first degrees in 1904.
- •In 1905, the name changed again to the "College of Industrial Arts" and the school expanded its programs to include liberal arts, fine arts, and sciences.
- •In 1914, CIA implemented its first four-year college curriculum, and the first bachelor's degrees were conferred in 1915.
Source: Wikipedia
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