About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Nancy Casey
Projects Coordinator
Projects Coordinator
Address
TWU Office of Admissions
P O Box 425589
Denton, TX 76204
P O Box 425589
Denton, TX 76204
Phone
(866) 809-6130
Email
campusvisit@twu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Union
Pioneer Hall
Mega Computer Lab
Guinn/Stark High Rise Resident Halls
Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
TWU has four campuses - two in Dallas, one in Houston and the 270 acre main campus in Denton. The Denton Campus houses the Texas Women's Hall of Fame and the Gowns of Texas First Ladies Collection; The Houston Campus is located in the Houston Medical Center and recently opened the new facility; The Dallas campuses have begun construction on a new multi-million dollar facility.
Pioneer Hall
Mega Computer Lab
Guinn/Stark High Rise Resident Halls
Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
TWU has four campuses - two in Dallas, one in Houston and the 270 acre main campus in Denton. The Denton Campus houses the Texas Women's Hall of Fame and the Gowns of Texas First Ladies Collection; The Houston Campus is located in the Houston Medical Center and recently opened the new facility; The Dallas campuses have begun construction on a new multi-million dollar facility.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Denton Downtown Square
Beth Marie's Ice Cream Parlor
Denton Golden Triangle Mall
Cinemark Theatre
Campus Theater - Live Performances
Story Telling Festival (March); Arts and Jazz Festival (April); Redbud Festival (April); Holiday Lighting Festival (December)
Beth Marie's Ice Cream Parlor
Denton Golden Triangle Mall
Cinemark Theatre
Campus Theater - Live Performances
Story Telling Festival (March); Arts and Jazz Festival (April); Redbud Festival (April); Holiday Lighting Festival (December)
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10am and 2pm (Sept - May) 10am only June-August
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10am and 2pm (Sept - May) 10am only June-August
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Open House and 1st Saturday Visits
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
www.twu.edu/athletics/staff.htm
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Seniors in High School
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Closest airport is DFW
Driving Instructions to Campus
I-35E Northbound, I35W Northbound - exit #469 (US 380). Turn right. Continue on 380/University Drive to Bell Avenue. Turn right. Turn right at 2nd stop light - Administration Drive. Stop at Information Booth. I-35 Southbound, exit #469 (US 380). Turn left. Continue on US 380 (University Drive) to Bell Avenue. Turn right. Turn right again at 2nd Stop light - Administration Drive. Stop at information booth. From other areas, US Highway 380 is the major east-west thoroughfare in Denton. Known in the city as University Drive, it borders the northern edge of the TWU Campus. For directions to the Dallas and Houston Campuses, check the TWU website www.twu.edu/maps.asp
Local Accommodations
Hotels and Motels: Best Western Inn and Suites, Comfort Suites, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn, Motel 6, Denton Inn and Suites, Ramada Inn, La Quinta Inn, Super 8 Motel. Bed and Breakfast Inns: The Country Place@Crossroads, Roadrunner Farm, The Heritage Inn BandB Cluster, The Wildwood Inn
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Overview
Applicants: 4,582
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average HS GPA: 3.07
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 530
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 17
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — July 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
791
with Terminal Degree
606
Women
185
Men
131
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Microbiology, General.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Human Resources Management and Services, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Merchandising and Buying Operations.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Speech and Rhetorical Studies.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textiles, Other.
Child Development.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Nursing Studies.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
History, Other.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Dancing.
Music.
Reading.
Theatre/Theater.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Nutrition Sciences.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other.
Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Counseling Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Dance, General.
Dance, Other.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Graphic Design.
Interior Design.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Painting.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Millie Hughes-Fulford
1st female civilian scientist in space
Maj. Gen. Mary Saunders, USAF retired
1st woman to serve as the Dir. of Transportation at USAF Headquarters
Kathy Williams
VP and News Director for KRIV-TV FOX 26 in Houston
Dr. Melody Johnson
1st female superintendent of the Ft. Worth ISD
Dr. Rosemary Luquire
Sr. VP and Chief Nursing Officer of Baylor Health Care Systems-Dallas
Michael Mayo
President of Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dr. James H. Rimmer
Pre-eminent researcher/scholar in exercies physiology
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,758
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,466
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,843
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$3,604
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,650
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$16,510
Required Fees
$2,345
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,050
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,224
On-Campus Room and Board
$6,780
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
9,679
Foreign Countries Represented
62
Demographics
8.14%
Asian
21.07%
Black
25.44%
Hispanic
39.54%
Caucasian
1.05%
International
89% female
11% male
70% are full time
30% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
24%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
79%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
94
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
9
Number of Religious Organizations
10
3% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports ()
0 Sports
Women's Sports (Pioneers)
5 Sports
Basketball
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of North Texas
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of North Texas
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of North Texas
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of North Texas
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
Gateway
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
