Texas Woman's University

Overview

Texas Woman's University, established in 1901, is a public institution with its main campus located in Denton, Texas, a city within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Historically a university for women, it became coeducational in 1972 and maintains a focus on providing liberal arts and professional education. The university is characterized by its diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable emphasis on the health sciences, nursing, and education. The campus encompasses a blend of modern and traditional architecture, providing residential facilities for students who opt for on-campus living. Texas Woman's University is recognized for its non-competitive application process, welcoming a broad array of students each year. While not primarily known for athletics, the school does compete in a variety of sports under the team name Pioneers.

In the most recent statistical year 7,286 prospective students applied, and 6,822 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,343 enrolled in the school.  8,813 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,145 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,616 plus fees of $2,695. Texas Woman's University is ranked 863 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.