# Texas Woman's University

> Texas Woman's University's acceptance rate is 96.1% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 5,355 applicants). It is a public university in Denton, TX, with 8,767 students. The average net price after grants is $11,060 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 48.9%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $59,216.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/texas-woman-s-university-2714
- Location: Denton, TX, United States
- Setting: Midsize city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www.twu.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 229179
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 5,355 |
| Admitted | 5,125 |
| Acceptance rate | 96.1% |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (25th–75th percentile) | 480–590 |
| SAT Math (25th–75th percentile) | 470–570 |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 17–25 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $9,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,720 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $11,060 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 48.9% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 48.9% |
| First-year retention rate | 69.6% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $59,216 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 8,767 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the TWU acceptance rate for 2026?

Texas Woman's University admitted 96.1% of 5,355 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is TWU tuition?

In-state tuition at Texas Woman's University is $9,000 and out-of-state tuition is $18,720 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $11,060 a year.

### What is the average net price at TWU?

The average net price at Texas Woman's University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $11,060 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at TWU?

48.9% of first-time, full-time students at Texas Woman's University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is TWU the same as Texas Woman's University?

Yes. TWU is the common short name for Texas Woman's University, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to TWU?

The closest matches are Prairie View A & M University, Stephen F Austin State University, and Lamar University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

- [TWU Tuition 2026: Net Price & Financial Aid](https://www.collegesref.com/college/texas-woman-s-university-2714/financial)
- [TWU Rankings by Major 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/texas-woman-s-university-2714/rankings)
- [TWU Outcomes: Earnings & Debt by Major](https://www.collegesref.com/college/texas-woman-s-university-2714/outcomes)
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- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?229179)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229179)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/texas-woman-s-university-2714. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.