Texas Woman's University was founded in 1901 as the Girls Industrial College and has grown into a comprehensive, multi-campus public university. It is widely recognized as one of the largest producers of nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and teachers in Texas, and was the first state-supported university in the nation to be designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a historic focus on women's education. It has admitted men since the 1970s and today enrolls students of all genders, with a strong reputation in health care and education.
TWU operates campuses in Denton, Dallas, and Houston, the latter two housing health science programs adjacent to major medical centers. The Denton campus offers a close-knit, supportive community with a strong emphasis on leadership, service, and diversity; the student body is notably diverse and includes many first-generation and nontraditional students. Distinctive strengths include the Texas Medical Center-based nursing and health programs, kinesiology, and the nation's oldest library and information studies programs, along with a robust online offering for working adults.
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Denton, Texas |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Total students | 16,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| Graduation rate | 51% |
| Average starting salary | $55,000 |
| In-state tuition | $10,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,000 |
| Room & board | $10,500 |
| Average financial aid | $9,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | 950-1150 |
| ACT range | 18-24 |
| Average GPA | 3.40 |
| Regular deadline | July 1 |
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