Tuition & Fees Definitions

Tuition rates and all fees are subject to change at any time by action of the Board of Regents or of the Texas Legislature. 

Tuition and fee charges are assessed to all students depending on the individual course schedule for each semester or term.  All tuition and fees are mandatory for all students, regardless of the method of study or geographic location, for the completion of their academic program.

• Tuition rates are composed of the following components:

Statutory Tuition and Designated Tuition as authorized in the Texas Education Code § 54.051 and §54.0513. 

Board Authorized Tuition for graduate students in addition to statutory and designated tuition at a rate established by the Board of Regents as authorized in the Texas Education Code § 54.008

• Resident (in-state) undergraduate students shall pay $168.00 (effective fall 2010) per semester hour. (Includes $50 statutory and $118 designated tuition per semester credit hour)
• Resident (in-state) graduate students shall pay $213.00 (effective fall 2010) per semester hour.
  (Includes $50 statutory tuition, $118 designated tuition, and  $45 board authorized graduate tuition surcharge per semester credit hour)
• Nonresident (out-of-state and international) undergraduate students shall pay $481.00 (effective fall 2011) per semester hour.
  (Includes $363 statutory non-resident tuition and $118 designated tuition per semester credit hour)
• Nonresident (out-of-state and international) graduate students shall pay $526.00 (effective fall 2011) per semester hour.
  (Includes $363 statutory non-resident tuition, $118 designated tuition, and  $45 board authorized tuition per semester credit hour)
• Oklahoma Residents (undergraduate only) qualifying Oklahoma residents shall pay $198 per semester credit hour for tuition.  (Includes $80 approved Oklahoma tuition rate ($50 statutory plus $30) and $118 designated tuition, per semester credit hour). 
  • NOTE:  Two forms of proof of Oklahoma residency (i.e., OK Driver's License, proof of employment, lease agreement or any other documentation supporting that the student has resided in Oklahoma for at least 12 months prior to enrollment) must be submitted to the Registrar each semester to qualify for this rate.
• Nursing students (undergraduate or graduate) are assessed an additional $25 per credit hour in board authorized tuition.
• Dental Hygiene students (undergraduate) are assessed an additional $5 per credit hour in board authorized tuition.
• Occupational Therapy students (graduate) are assessed an additional $5 per credit hour in board authorized tuition.

The payment of the tuition and fees entitles the student to instruction in various non-laboratory classes.

Exceptions - Tuition

Nonresident or international students awarded a competitive scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 or more by Texas Woman's University of any part of the academic year may pay the in-state tuition rate.

Nonresident or international students receiving competitive research assistantships may pay the in-state tuition rate provided they are employed at least half-time in a position which relates to their degree program.

Resident students registered for thesis or dissertation credit only, in those instances where such credit is the final credit hour requirements for the degree in progress, may pay a sum proportionately less than herein prescribed. (Consult the Graduate School for details.) 

Students who will concurrently enroll at both Texas Woman's University and another state university or junior college should consult with the Registrar prior to enrollment at either institution.

Tuition for Excess Hours

Graduate
Tuition for all doctoral work in excess of 99 semester credit hours will be charged at the out-of-state rate. Students in Counseling Psychology, Nursing Science and School Psychology will be charged at the out-of-state rate for doctoral work in excess of 130 hours.

Undergraduate
For students enrolled before fall 2006, any resident undergraduate student who before the semester or other academic session begins has previously attempted a number of semester credit hours taken at any institution of higher education while classified as a resident student for tuition purposes that exceeds by at least 45 hours the number of semester credit hours required for completion of the degree program in which the student is enrolled, except for those who fall within the exceptions set out in Section 61.059(b), (c), and (d) of the Texas Education Code, will be charged $35 per credit hour over and above the statutory tuition rate. For this purpose, an undergraduate student who is not enrolled in a TWU degree program is considered to be enrolled in a degree program requiring a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. (Does NOT apply to semester credit hours earned before the 1999 fall semester.)

For students who began higher education in fall 2006, excess hours tuition applies when the student has exceeded the number of hours required for the degree by at least 30 credit hours.

Explanation of Fees- (Rates are subject to change in accordance with board and/or legislative actions)
The fees listed below support various departments and services.  All fees are mandatory for all students, regardless of the method of study or geographic location, for the completion of their academic program.

Computer Fee  - For all students the rate of $16.00 per semester credit hour, per semester is assessed to cover the computer fee.  This fee is assessed to help cover the cost of computer operations used for admissions, registration, student financial aid, computer labs, student workstations, and other student computer services.

Course Fees - The Board of Regents has authorized that every course will be assessed a course fee between $3.00 and $200.00 per semester credit hour.  Currently, the minimum course fee is $4.00 per semester credit hour.  If expenses for a course are determined by the University to exceed $4.00, an additional amount will be assessed.  

Distance Education Fees -

Fitness and Recreation Fee - A fitness and recreation fee of $75.00 per semester will be assessed to all students who enroll for the fall, spring or summer long terms; $18.75 for mini terms; $25.00 for fall or spring short terms for special programs, and $37.50 for summer terms.

Library Use Fee - Effective Fall 2010, the Library Use Fee will be assessed at a rate of $9.00 per credit hour for any term.

Medical Services Fee - A medical service fee of $43.00 per semester will be assessed to all students who enroll for the long spring, summer or fall terms; $10.75 for mini terms; $14.34 for fall or spring short terms for special programs, and $21.50 for summer terms.  The medical service fee is used to provide medical services to students at the University.  

Publication Fee  - Effective fall 2010, the Publication Fee will $2.00 regardless of the term.  The publication fee is used to defray the cost of publishing the University publications.

New Student Orientation Fee - A $125 fee to pay for new student orientation, Pioneer Camp and various assessment tools used in the first year will be charged to every new student with less than 13 credit hours.

Student Union Fee - A $32.00 student center fee will be charged to all students who enroll for the long fall, spring or summer semesters; $8.00 for mini terms; $10.67 for fall or spring short terms for special programs, and $16.00 for summer terms.   The student center fee finances the Office of the Director of the Student Center and the maintenance of the student center areas on each campus. 

Student ID Fee - A $11.00 fee will be assessed to students enrolled in the long fall, spring or summer terms to cover the cost of the student identification card system; $3.67 will be charged for fall or spring short terms for special programs.  There is a $10.00 replacement fee for lost, stolen, or discarded cards.

International Education Fee - A $3.00 international education fee will be assessed to all students who enroll in the long fall or spring or any summer term; $1.00 will be charged for fall or spring short terms for special programs.  Funds collected under this fee will be used in assisting students participating in TWU international exchange and study programs.

Student Services Fee  - The following schedule indicates the charges based on the semester credit hours:

For all students:    $29.04 per semester credit hour
                            (Total fee not to exceed  $232.32 per semester for the long fall, spring or any summer terms; $58.08 for mini terms; $25.81 per semester credit hour, not to exceed $154.86 for fall or spring short terms for special programs.

The student services fee entitles students to a variety of services provided by University components or via contract from an outside provider.  Components funded at least partially by student services fee are Career Services, Student Development, the Counseling Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Wellness Services and Disability Support Services.  The student services fee also enables students to attend special lectures, concerts, and dramatic presentations; to receive the University newspaper, The Lasso; to participate as members of the United Student Association; and to use a variety of recreational facilities.

International Student Services Fee  -  For all international students with an F1 or J1 visa status:
$65 per semester for long fall, spring or summer semesters; $16.25 for mini terms; $32.50 fall, spring or summer short terms.  This fee is required of all international students with an F1 or J1 visa status to offset the cost of specialized services provided to students including immigration advising, maintaining compliance with USCIS regulations, orientation and student programming.

Transcript Fee  - A transcript fee of $10.00 will be charged for each copy of an official transcript.

Other Related Fees and Costs

Certification Processing Fees - The following certification processing charges will be assessed to students who apply for certification under the stated plan:

        Initial Certification Plan                        $25.00
        Endorsement Plan                                $15.00
        Addition of Field Specialization            $15.00
        Deficiency Plan                                    $25.00

Graduate Without Certification Processing Fee

A fee of $50.00 will be assessed for students who apply for graduation without a certification plan.

Diploma and Graduation Fees - A candidate for graduation must pay fees for the diploma, academic regalia, and if necessary, mailing of diploma.  The University will make every effort to keep these fees at a minimum cost, but they must vary from time to time.  To replace a previously issued diploma, an additional charge must be paid.  Additional information may be obtained from the Records and Registration Office.

Drop/Add Fee  - A $10.00 fee will be charged for dropping or adding a course when the student initiates the drop/add. There will be no charge for drops and adds that are departmentally initiated to balance teaching loads or closed courses.  A charge will be made for each class dropped and/or each class added.

Housing and Meal Services  - See Residence Hall Rates by visiting the TWU Housing Website.  Rate information is also available in the Office of University Housing.

Late Registration Fee  - Students will be assessed a $50.00 fee for late registration.  Students enrolling in a block course, which has its first meeting after the sixth day of classes, will be allowed to register without penalty at that class meeting, but they may not enroll at a later time.

Liability Insurance  - Students enrolled in practicum courses or courses requiring clinical experience will be charged a fee for malpractice insurance on their student account.

Matriculation Fee  - A non-refundable $15.00 matriculation fee will be assessed to all students who withdraw from the University before the first class day.

Undergraduate Application Fee

A $50.00 non-refundable application fee will be assessed to all undergraduate students at the time of application for admission.

Graduate School Application Fee - A $50.00 non-refundable application fee will be assessed to all students who apply for admission to the Graduate School.

International Application Fee - A $75.00 non-refundable application fee will be assessed to all international students at the time of application for admission. 

Textbooks and Supplies - Students and faculty members may purchase textbooks and all school supplies at the University Bookstore.  It is difficult to estimate the per-student cost of textbooks since the figures vary considerably by level and subject matter area.  The total cost will be affected by the proportion of used versus new textbooks purchased by students.

Refundable and Non-refundable Charges  - The following charges are refundable/non-refundable for authorized withdrawal or drop:

Refundable charges:

• Tuition
• Computer Fee
• Course Fee
• Distance Education Fee
• Fitness and Recreation Fee
• International Education Fee
• International Student Services Fee
• Library Use Fee
• Medical Service Fee
• Publication Fee
• Student Center Fee
• Student Services Fee

Non-refundable charges:

• Installment Service Charge
• Sponsored International Student Fee
• Student Identification Card Fee
• Drop/Add Fee
• Late Registration Fee
• Liability Insurance
• Matriculation Fee
• Undergraduate Application Fee
• Graduate School Application Fee
• International Application Fee
• Transcript Fee
• New Student Orientation Fee