Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas
Public
Recent News
Admissions Policies
Deposit & decision deadline (class of 2024)
May 1
Test-optional admissions ('20-'21)
Yes
Paying for Texas Woman's University
Texas Woman's University helps its incoming students navigate the financial aid process and cost of attendance. TWU awards financial aid based on need and merit to its students once the FAFSA has been filled out and they have been admitted to the university. Financial aid packages come in the form of a work-study opportunities, federal student and parent loans, grants, and scholarships. Students receiving federal grants may be awarded the Federal Pell Grant, the FSEOG, andor the TEACH Grant. There are also state grants including the TEXAS Grant, the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG), the Undergraduate Board Authorized Tuition Grant (UBAT), and the Graduate Board Authorized Tuition Grant (GBAT) that students may be awarded.
Some of the different scholarships that students may be eligible for are the Terry Foundation Scholarship and the Top 10 Percent Scholarship which is both need and merit-based.
TWU's Bursar's Office offers the emergency loan installment plan for students who may be receiving aid after the payment due date of their bill. Additionally, an incentive for students who finish their degrees on time comes in the form of the Tuition Rebate Program awards students who complete their degrees within four years. Students can fill out an application for a $1,000 refund of tuition if they meet all necessary requirements for this program.
Students looking to earn extra money can look for a part-time job through the Student Employment Program. Students wishing to subsidize their education at TWU through additional scholarships can access the Pioneer Portal System for additional Departmental and College-Specific scholarship opportunities.
For students looking for information about the financial aid process, these tools and resources may help. TWU's Financial Wellness Program page provides information and a link to Cash Course to help educate TWU students on financial literacy topics.
Students can get scholarship questions answered by accessing the frequently asked scholarship questions page. Students can estimate their budget, financial aid, and price of their education using the financial aid estimator, the estimated 9-month student budget and the net price calculator. Students are also encouraged to visit the student consumer information page information regarding TWU and the investment in their higher education.
Texas Woman's University Cost Breakdown
The total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses.
Tuition (in-state)
$9,748
Tuition (out-of-state)
$22,414
Room and board
$9,050
Books and supplies
$1,050
Fees
$0
Other
$3,006
Texas Woman's University Financial Aid
The average student pays this amount per year.
Percentage of freshman students who receive some form of financial aid.
This school's financial aid meets 84 % of student's demonstrated need.
Texas Woman's University Merit Scholarships
The average Texas Woman's University merit scholarship for students without financial need
of Texas Woman's University students without financial need receive a merit scholarship
Texas Woman's University provides students with merit scholarships based upon academic achievement. Students must first apply to TWU and then access the Pioneer Portal and fill out the general scholarship application. The system will identify the scholarships that students are eligible for and provide further application instructions. Students are encouraged to meet the priority deadline is March 15th for fall and spring semesters. Students must have all of the application components submitted to the university in order to be considered (transcripts, test scores, etc.) Some of the merit scholarships that incoming freshmen may be eligible for are the New First-Year Student Scholarship, the TWU Honors Scholarship, the TWU Presidential Scholarship, and the Chancellor's Endowed Scholarship.
Texas Woman's University Average Cost
Very few students pay the full price. Here's the average cost for students in different income brackets:
Texas Woman's University Financial Health
Resources
Endowment (2019)
$79,577,313
Endowment per enrolled student (FTE)
$5,704
State financial support per student
$7,707
This is higher than the national average ( $7,523).
Texas Woman's University Online Education
Share of Students Studying Online (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Equity
Likelihood that a student moved up two or more income quintiles.
Percent of first-time students receiving Pell Grants.
This is higher than the national average 31.0%
Relative to the market of potential students
Underrepresented
White
Representative
Native American
Hispanic
Hawaiian
Multi-racial
Overrepresented
Asian
Black
Texas Woman's University Student Loans
The average student takes out this amount in student loans.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 5 years.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 7 years.
The percentage of families that default on their loans after 3 years.
Texas Woman's University After College Salaries
After graduation, here's how the average salary of a Texas Woman's University graduate grows over time:
Texas Woman's University Admissions
SAT range:
970 - 1160
ACT range:
17 - 23
Application fee:
$50
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About Our Data
The data and analysis above is sourced from the following reliable third party sources:
- - US Department of Education
- - ACCEPT: Admissions Community Cultivating Equity & Peace Today (deposit deadlines)
- - FairTest (testing policies)
- - National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) (endowment data)
- - National Center for Education Statistics
- - Opportunity Insights at Harvard University (mobility rates)
- - Peterson's
- - Public college-maintained websites
- - State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) (state funding data)
- - Urban Institute (racial representation data)
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