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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 #507 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#507 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.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

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 $43,552, and its $11,963 net price is below the national median of $16,906.