Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Texas Wesleyan University
About this school
Texas Wesleyan, founded in 1891, is a private, church-affiliated university. Its 74-acre campus is located four miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth.
- www.txwes.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
714
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,905
- Men:932 Men (48.9%)
- Women:973 Women (51.1%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Texas Wesleyan University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | 8 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1201 Wesleyan Street |
City, State, Zip | Fort Worth, TX 76105 |
Phone | (817) 531-4422 |
Fax | (817) 531-7515 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Minimum ACT score of 19 or SAT of 920 required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 41% of 2,959 applicants were admitted |
Women | 40% of 1,628 applicants were admitted |
Men | 42% of 1,331 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 827 (68%) of 1,218 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 360 (55%) of 657 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 467 (83%) of 561 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.35 |
375 And Above | 25% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 20% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 16% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 21% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 15% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 3% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |19-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 2% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 18% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 77% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 3% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $27,800 (64.32%)
- Room & Board: - $9,538 (22.07%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,800 (4.16%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,084 (9.45%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Texas Wesleyan University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003645 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 264 (87.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 242 (91.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 242 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 31 (12.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 70% |
Average Award | $24,949 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 242 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,526 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 223 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,931 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 66 (27.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 57 (18.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,953 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,192 (80.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,098 (92.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,096 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 122 (11.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $23,340 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,086 (99.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,945 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,044 (95.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,852 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 277 (25.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 262 (17.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,241 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 57% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $12,360 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Current Students, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Married Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Parents of Current Students, Previous College Experience, Public Servants, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Spouses of Current Students, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants, Twins, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $4,000 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
135
Part-Time Faculty
99
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
51%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 41% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 28% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 29% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 65% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 509,393 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 507 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Texas Wesleyan University provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
41.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
18.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
28.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
30.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (39)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Christian Studies
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Finance, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Psychology, General
- Radio and Television
- Reading Teacher Education
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Interdisciplinary studies, Psychology
Online Degrees
Business administration, education with Texas Wesleyan University, dentistry with the University of Texas Health Science Center
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Master's Programs of Study (6)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Education--General
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Nurse Anesthesia
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
792,727
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Dallas-Fort Worth
Campus Size
74 acres
Weather
Temperature | 32.7 average low in January, 91.9 average high in September |
Rain | 79 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 6 mile(s) from campus in Fort Worth |
Nearest Train Station | 6 mile(s) from campus in Fort Worth |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
30% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
70%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | Ram |
School Colors | Blue and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Table Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Table Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | - |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Texas Wesleyan University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, mortar board, delta sigma phi, alpha xi delta, bilingual education student organization, alpha lambda delta
Sororities
4% of women participate
Fraternities
5% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,487
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,905
Women
973
Men
932
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.5% Asian
- 17.7% Black/African-American
- 35.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 36.6% White
- 1.3% Unknown
International Students
14.3% from 48 countries
Average Age
24
Number of Graduate Students
714