The Texas Woman's University College of Nursing traces its roots to 1950, when TWU launched one of the first collegiate nursing programs in Texas, and it has grown into one of the largest producers of nurses in the state. The college offers BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs across its campuses in Denton, Dallas, and Houston, with the Houston campus located in the Texas Medical Center. It is regularly recognized for its graduate and online nursing programs and for its strong NCLEX pass rates and workforce contributions.
Students train in simulation labs and in clinical placements at major North Texas and Houston healthcare systems, benefiting from proximity to some of the nation's largest medical centers. The student body is notably diverse, with many first-generation, working, and returning adult learners, and TWU emphasizes a supportive, mentoring-oriented culture. Distinctive strengths include nurse practitioner tracks, nursing education, and research focused on health equity and underserved populations.
| Type | Public |
| Location | Denton (also Dallas and Houston campuses), Texas |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Total students | 16,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
| Graduation rate | 50% |
| Average starting salary | $75,000 |
| In-state tuition | $11,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,500 |
| Room & board | $11,000 |
| Average financial aid | $9,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | 980-1170 |
| ACT range | 19-24 |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Regular deadline | March 1 |
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