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Known for business

Texas Wesleyan University is a private institution in Fort Worth with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1051, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,053 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,398.

Established

1890

Motto

Scientia Pietasque Vitalis

Mascot

Willie and Wilma the Rams

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division II

62%

Acceptance

1051

SAT Avg

1,671

Undergrads

13:1

Student : Faculty

32%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$54,053

Earnings 10yr

$19,398

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#1

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rams

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History & Fun Facts

•The school held its first classes in September 1891 with 111 students.
•A merger with the financially secure Texas Wesleyan Academy in Austin saved the college from failure and resulted in the formation of Texas Wesleyan College in 1934.
•Recognizing the growth in programs, trustees changed the name of the institution to Texas Wesleyan University in January 1989.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1051

Reading & WritingMid: 520

490580

MathMid: 490

480570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19

1623

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,934

Room & Board$13,024

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$50,619

Average Net Price$19,398

Median Debt at Graduation$23,125

Monthly Payment (10yr)$245

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,583

$30–48K$18,037

$48–75K$19,764

$75–110K$23,783

$110K+$26,015

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

6.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,992

Programs (51)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate32.4%

Freshman Retention63.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,773

10 Years$54,053

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

63%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

1,671

Gender Split

55% / 45%

Women / Men

First Generation

48%

Pell Grant Recipients

41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 33%

Black 23%

Hispanic 28%

Asian 2%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 8%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

28 mi(49 min)

Austinpop. 960K

173 mi(300 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

234 mi(406 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFWDallas-Fort Worth18 mi

AUSAustin177 mi

OKCOklahoma City185 mi

Distance to Cities

Dallas, TX28 mi

~49 min drive

Austin, TX173 mi

~5h drive

Houston, TX234 mi

~6h 46m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

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Programs (51)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

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