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Texas Wesleyan University is located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It was established in 1890 by the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church. Students are offered degrees in numerous areas of study including business administration, mass communication, computer information systems, marketing, and exercise science. The university is divided into the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of Texas Wesleyan University are popularly known as the Rams. The women participate in soccer, volleyball, softball, basketball, and table tennis, and the men participate in soccer, basketball, golf, table tennis, and baseball. The university also supports many Greek fraternities and sororities including Alpha Xi Delta, Kappa Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, and Lambda Theta Phi.
Texas Wesleyan University is found in Fort Worth, TX. Fort Worth is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its United Methodist identity. Texas Wesleyan University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Texas Wesleyan University is known for its programs in law and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 51% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 379 and 575. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Texas Wesleyan University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 3,087 in 2007 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Texas Wesleyan University. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Red River Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission at Texas Wesleyan University is to develop students to their full potential as individuals and as members of the world community. We are committed to the principles that each student deserves personal attention and that all members of the academic community must have freedom to pursue independent thought and to exercise intellecutal curiosity. We seek and employ faculty and staff with committment and dedication to teaching, inspiring, and serving students. We provide leadership and talent through programs that enable and enrich society. We endeavor to create a learning environment where each student is provided an opportunity to pursue individual excellence, to think clearly and creatively, to communicate effectively, and to develop spiritual sensitivity. Texas Wesleyan strives to develop informed, responsible, and articulate citizens with a commitment to moral discrimination and civic responsibility."
More complete details are provided below.
Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan St
Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536
General Phone: (817) 531-4444
http://www.txwesleyan.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 205 | law, legal professions, pre-law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 110 | nurse anesthetist |
| Liberal Arts | 81 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, history, English, Spanish language, political science, international relations |
| Business And Management | 55 | business management, business and related services, accounting, MIS, managerial economics, marketing |
| Education And Teaching | 54 | elementary school teaching, education, multilingual education, curriculum and instruction, social studies teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 47 | counseling psychology, psychology, organizational psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | exercise science, health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Media | 15 | radio and television, advertising, journalism |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Science | 8 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religion, religious education |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health services administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas Wesleyan University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 273 | 38 |
| First-professional degree | 188 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 150 | 8 |
In 2007, Texas Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 3,087 students (2,471 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Texas Wesleyan University offers campus housing for 628 of its 2,471 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Worth, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 819 | 420 | 51% | 299 | 71% |
| Men | 315 | 100 | 32% | 87 | 87% |
| Women | 504 | 320 | 63% | 212 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 379 | 575 |
| SAT Writing | 381 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,775 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,775 |
| Room and board | $ 5,650 |
| Room charge | $ 2,890 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 928 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,799 |
Financial Aid:
Texas Wesleyan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 364500)
Texas Wesleyan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $82,804 | 20 | $84,886 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $72,609 | 26 | $62,532 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $48,891 | 19 | $51,434 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $96,125 | 10 | $62,443 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 79 | $75,480 | 75 | $65,670 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 48 | 94 |
| Basketball | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 36 | 59 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas Wesleyan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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