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Texas Woman's University, or TWU, is a university in Denton, Texas. The health science center branches of this university are in Dallas and Houston. TWU was founded in the year 1901. The university confers a variety of degrees and certificates to its students. TWU is organized into the following academic divisions:
TWU’s official mascot is the Pioneers. The university’s sports teams participate in various sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, and gymnastics. They are nicknamed the Pioneers and compete in the Lone Star Conference (female sports only).
Denton, TX is home to Texas Woman's University. Denton is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Texas Woman's University go up to the Doctoral degree.
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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 530.
Texas Woman's University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 12,168 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Texas Woman's University are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Texas Woman's University 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
http://WWW.TWU.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 594 | library science, interdisciplinary studies, general studies, English, political science, history, sociology, women's studies, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 519 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing science, various nursing, nursing administration, clinical nurse specialist |
| Business and Management | 422 | business management, fashion merchandising, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Education and Teaching | 282 | education, educational administration, school counseling, special ed, reading teaching, education of hearing impaired, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 278 | occupational therapy, health and physical education, nutrition sciences, dietitian, athletic trainer |
| Therapy and Counseling | 249 | physical therapy, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, community health services, school psychology, music therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 186 | child development, social work, family studies, family and consumer science, food and nutrition, foodservice management, public administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 115 | health service and sciences, speech pathology, dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Medical Administration | 56 | health care administration |
| Science | 52 | biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, zoology |
| Art Studies | 39 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 39 | dance, drama |
| Mathematics | 26 | mathematics |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant |
| Design | 18 | fashion design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Music | 12 | music |
| Media | 2 | journalism |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas Woman's University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,446 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 1,390 | 42 |
| Doctor's degree | 67 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 35 | 24 |
In 2007-2008, Texas Woman's University had a total enrollment of 12,168 students (10,100 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 5% |
| Women | 95% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 4% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 15% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 56% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Texas Woman's University offers campus housing for 1,550 of its 10,100 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Denton, 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 | 3,649 | 2,047 | 56% | 1,094 | 53% |
| Men | 231 | 124 | 54% | 52 | 42% |
| Women | 2,829 | 1,923 | 68% | 1,042 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
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 | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,880 |
| Room and board | $ 5,967 |
| Room charge | $ 2,940 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,390 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,692 |
Financial Aid:
Texas Woman's University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 364600)
Texas Woman's University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $84,133 | 32 | $84,312 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $70,430 | 65 | $69,124 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $60,739 | 100 | $57,578 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 10 | $50,563 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 14 | $50,032 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 29 | $56,456 | 101 | $53,279 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 105 | $68,364 | 322 | $60,671 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 75 | 75 |
| Basketball | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 62 | 62 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
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
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Biochemistry
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 drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses 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 Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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