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Denton, Texas is home to Texas Woman's University. Denton is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Texas Woman's University go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 540.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Texas Woman's University has 11,344 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Texas Woman's University are female.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas Woman's University
304 Administration Dr
Denton, TX 76201
General Phone: (940) 898-2000
Admissions Phone: (940) 898-3188
Financial Aid Phone: (940) 898-3050
http://WWW.TWU.EDU
Texas Woman's University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 524 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing science, nursing administration, clinical nurse specialist, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 422 | library science, interdisciplinary studies, English, history, sociology, general studies, political science, women's studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 273 | educational administration, education, special ed, school counseling, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, health teaching, education of hearing impaired, ... |
| Business And Management | 234 | business management, accounting, marketing, fashion merchandising |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 204 | occupational therapy, health and physical education, nutrition sciences, dietitian, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 182 | physical therapy, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, school psychology, music therapy, community health services |
| Family And Social Work | 112 | family studies, social work, child development, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, public administration, foodservice management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 103 | audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences, dental hygienist, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Science | 47 | biology, chemistry, zoology, molecular biology |
| Art Studies | 46 | art studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 38 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 30 | dance, drama |
| Music | 24 | music |
| Media | 19 | journalism |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Design | 11 | fashion design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 1 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas Woman's University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,130 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 1,038 | 44 |
| Post-master's certificate | 94 | 18 |
| Doctor's degree | 67 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 1 |
In 2005, Texas Woman's University had a total enrollment of 11,344 students (8,070 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 4% |
| Women | 96% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 50% |
| Graduate | 50% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Texas Woman's University offers campus housing for 1,550 of its 8,070 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Denton, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,796 | 1,794 | 64% | 744 | 41% |
| Men | 142 | 93 | 65% | 31 | 33% |
| Women | 2,654 | 1,701 | 64% | 713 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (940) 898-3188
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,370 |
| Room and board | $ 5,355 |
| Room charge | $ 2,614 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,529 |
Financial Aid:
Texas Woman's University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 364600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (940) 898-3050
Texas Woman's University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $71,301 | 50 | $75,708 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $58,171 | 81 | $55,701 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $50,801 | 122 | $47,621 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 15 | $42,982 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $43,400 | 15 | $38,431 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 8 | $52,361 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $61,415 | 291 | $54,114 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 73 | 73 |
| Basketball | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 61 | 61 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas Woman's University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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