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Texas Wesleyan University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 513
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 58%
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Texas Wesleyan University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Texas Wesleyan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Texas Wesleyan University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Texas Wesleyan University is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Texas Wesleyan University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,412

Cost of attendance at Texas Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,412

Cost of attendance at Texas Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Texas Wesleyan University received on average $26,691 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,691
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 145 59% $5,325 $772,123
Other Federal Grant 154 63% $5,905 $909,366
State Grant/Scholarships 147 60% $4,126 $606,568
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 239 98% $20,572 $4,916,594
Total Grant & Scholarships 241 98% $26,691 $6,432,528

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas Wesleyan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Texas Wesleyan University students is 26.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.6%.

26.3%

  • asian 33.3% 2 students
  • African American 22.9% 8 students
  • white 41.7% 30 students
  • hispanic 40.7% 37 students
  • International Students 10.3% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 30.8% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sooner Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Texas Wesleyan University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Texas Wesleyan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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