School Overview
Texas Wesleyan University is a coeducational, private, liberal arts university with its main campus located in the Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, USA. However, it also has branch campuses in downtown Fort Worth and Burleson. It was founded in 1890 by the United Methodist Church.
Texas Wesleyan University is made up of five schools: the School of Education, Business, Arts and Letters, Law, and Natural & Social Sciences. The school offers 42 undergraduate majors, 3 doctoral programs, and 13 graduate programs. Among the most popular majors in the undergraduate programs are business, psychology, and education.
General Information
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Admission Office 1201 Wesleyan Street Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536 (817) 531-4422 (800) 580-8980 Fax: (817) 531-7515 [email protected] Contact: Holly Kiser Director of Freshman Admissions |
Main Address 1201 Wesleyan Street Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536 (817) 531-4444 |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,708 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 206 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,488 Graduate enrollment: 683 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 58% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 63% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $15,775 | $16,730 | $17,760 | $18,710 | +5.35% |
| Books and Supplies | $928 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,052 | +3.14% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,300 | $6,550 | $6,656 | $6,687 | +0.47% |
| Other | $2,799 | $2,862 | $2,934 | $3,123 | +6.44% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,200 | $5,650 | $5,756 | $6,750 | +17.27% |
| Other | $2,799 | $2,862 | $2,934 | $3,123 | +6.44% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $25,802 | $27,162 | $28,370 | $29,572 | +4.24% |
| In-state Off Campus | $25,702 | $26,262 | $27,470 | $29,635 | +7.88% |
| In-state with Family | $16,703 | $17,750 | $18,780 | $19,762 | +5.23% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $10,362 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,158 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $10,362 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $1,158 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 198 | 99% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 198 | 99% | $2,102,574 | $10,619 |
| • Federal grants | 89 | 44% | $376,189 | $4,227 |
| • Pell grants | 89 | 44% | $284,039 | $3,191 |
| • Other federal grants | 89 | 44% | $92,150 | $1,035 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss | 118 | 59% | $350,663 | $2,972 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 190 | 95% | $1,375,722 | $7,241 |
| Student loan financial aid | 129 | 64% | $847,890 | $6,573 |
| • Federal student loans | 129 | 64% | $768,401 | $5,957 |
| • Other student loans | 10 | 5% | $79,489 | $7,949 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 315 | 213 | 231 | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 60 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 6 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Business/managerial Economics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Science | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Advertising | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 49 | 51 | – | – | – |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 20 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | – | – | – | – |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, General | 24 | 37 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| History Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Reading Teacher Education | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Creative Writing | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 1 | 112 | – | – | – |
| Athletic Training/trainer | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services Administration | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Nurse Anesthetist | – | 110 | – | – | – |
| History | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal Studies, General | 13 | – | 231 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 231 | – | – |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-law Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 43 | 39 | – | – | – |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 22 | – | – | – |
| Family Psychology | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Industrial and organizational Psychology | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | – | – | – | – | – |
| Religious Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Theatre/theatre Arts Management | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Bilingual/Bicultural Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Criminal justice B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious Education B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Required Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Recommended TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Graduate Attendance Status
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Texas Wesleyan University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (817) 531-4444 |
| Website: | www.txwes.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://txwes.edu/admissions/pre-app/ |
| Address: | 1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,276 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 35% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,033 (45% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $31,816 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $31,816 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,654 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Texas Wesleyan University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Texas Wesleyan University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 8 | 8 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 37 | 15 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Texas Wesleyan University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $31,816 |
| Out-of-state | $31,816 |
| Books and supplies | $2,032 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $16,586 |
| Out-of-state | $16,586 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 296 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 296 | 100% | $20,654 |
| Student loan aid | 186 | 63% | $9,025 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,361 | 94% | $18,970 |
| Federal student loans | 869 | 60% | $9,272 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Texas Wesleyan University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Texas Wesleyan University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,337 | 1,526 | 1,811 | Percent admitted | 100% | 43% | 42% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Texas Wesleyan University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,276 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,494 |
| Graduate enrollment | 782 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Texas Wesleyan University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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