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Texas Woman's University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Public · Denton, TX · 8,767 students

The verdict

Texas Woman's University charges a net price of $11,963/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $47,852. Graduates earn a median $56,544 ten years after entry, $8,184/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 5.8 years — a 20-year net return of $115,828, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Texas Woman's University's 5.8-year payback ranks #514 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 60% of them, and #18 of 213 in Texas.

Better ROI than 60% of US colleges#514 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$11,963
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$56,544
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
5.8 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
96%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Texas Woman's University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$11,963/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$47,852our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$56,544Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$8,184/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$19,218Scorecard, 2026
Payback5.8 yrsour math
20-year net return$115,828our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Texas Woman's University's own numbers. Net price $11,963 × 4 years = $47,852 total. Median earnings $56,544 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $8,184 a year of premium. $47,852 ÷ $8,184 = 5.8 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $115,828. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Texas Woman's University students graduate with?

A median $19,218 in federal loans among completers, or 34% of the $56,544 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Texas Woman's University students graduate?

49% finish their degree — 51% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $47,852 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $97,657 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Texas Woman's University expensive compared with other Texas colleges?

Its $11,963 net price runs $7,396 below the $19,359 median across the 213 Texas colleges we profile, and $29,584 less across the full degree.

Texas Woman's University: frequently asked questions

Is Texas Woman's University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Texas Woman's University charges $11,963/yr after aid ($47,852 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $56,544 ten years out — $8,184/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 5.8 years and returns $115,828 net over 20 years, a solid payback.
How long does a Texas Woman's University degree take to pay off?
About 5.8 years. We divide the $47,852 four-year net cost by the $8,184/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Texas Woman's University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $11,963/yr — about $47,852 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Texas Woman's University compare to other Texas colleges?
It ranks #18 of 213 Texas colleges we track by payback. Its $56,544 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $11,963 net price is below the national median of $16,902.