General Information

Founded in 1901, Texas Woman’s University began as the state’s only public institution created for the education of women and has grown into a three-location university system serving students in Denton, Dallas, and Houston. The university has been fully coeducational since 1994 and today remains the largest university system in the nation with a historic woman-focused mission.

Texas Woman’s offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across nursing, health sciences, education, business, the liberal arts, sciences, and applied professional fields. More than one-third of TWU students are enrolled in graduate programs, reflecting the university’s strong profile in advanced professional preparation. Recent academic expansion includes the establishment of the Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences, part of the university’s continued investment in emerging and high-demand fields.

Recognized among universities with high research activity (Carnegie R2), Texas Woman’s supports a growing culture of inquiry, scholarship, and innovation. Faculty and students engage in research and creative activity that advances knowledge and addresses real-world challenges in fields ranging from health and human development to education, nutrition, technology, and the arts.

The university is home to specialized centers and institutes that extend its impact beyond the classroom, including the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership, the Woodcock Institute for the Advancement of Neurocognitive Research and Applied Practice, the Institute for Women’s Health, and the Foster Care Alumni Success Center. Together, these and other centers foster interdisciplinary collaboration, applied research, public engagement, leadership development, and targeted student support.

Student life at Texas Woman’s is shaped by a strong sense of belonging and purpose. More than 50% of TWU students are first-generation college students, and the university’s enrollment reflects the communities it serves, with 69% represented by minority students. Through its Health and Wellbeing Initiative, a “campus with a heart” culture, leadership opportunities, student organizations, and support services, TWU helps students develop the confidence, resilience, and readiness to lead meaningful lives and careers. TWU Athletics fields nine NCAA Division II teams and supports more than 200 student-athletes, while a network of more than 120,000 alumni extends the university’s influence across professions and communities.

Across all locations and disciplines, Texas Woman’s University prepares graduates to lead with knowledge, purpose, and compassion—advancing its enduring commitment to improving the quality of the human experience through education, discovery, and service.