Texas Wesleyan University
Texas Wesleyan University is one of the sixty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Fort Worth.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,396 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 306 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 174 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 57%). Every year 35% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Texas Wesleyan University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,178, and fees were $3,622. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,178 and $3,622 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students2,396 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate57% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Master's degree | 50 | 54 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 8 | 14 |
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Texas Christian University
5 miles away |
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23 miles away |
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Dallas Nursing Institute
34 miles away |
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82 miles away |
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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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Abilene Christian University
142 miles away |
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Hardin-Simmons University
144 miles away |
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McMurry University
145 miles away |
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LeTourneau University
150 miles away |
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Concordia University Texas
163 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/01/1953 - Current |
Admission
34%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1100 |
| ACT | 20 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $828/credit | |
| In State Students | $828/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $828/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $784/credit | |
| In State Students | $784/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $784/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $37,260 | $37,260 | $37,260 |
| ADN | 70 | $57,960 | $57,960 | $57,960 |
| BSN | 125 | $103,500 | $103,500 | $103,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $39,200 | $39,200 | $39,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 82% of Texas Wesleyan University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 40% | $3,847 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $763 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $3,937 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 63% | $16,084 |
| Federal Student Loans | 31% | $6,601 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $10,258 |
$23,977
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$21,978 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$25,030 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$30,870 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$31,120 |
| Over $110,000$34,731 |
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Student Population
1,674
Undergrads
722
Graduates
1,342
Women
1,054
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
37% |
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Hispanic |
26% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
|
Non-resident alien |
10% |
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Two or more races |
6% |
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Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
