Cost of Attendance

Tuition rates and all fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice by action by the Board of Regents or of the Texas Legislature. Payments for tuition, fees, and room and board should be made to the Texas Woman’s University and should be addressed to the Office of the Bursar, Box 425439, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas 76204-5439.

Tuition-Graduate Students

Exceptions

Non-resident or international students receiving competitive scholarships in the amount of $1,000 or more awarded by Texas Woman’s University may pay the in-state tuition rate.

Non-resident students who hold at least half-time appointment as graduate teaching assistants may pay the in-state tuition provided their assignment directly involves or is demonstrably related to classroom instruction and to their degree program. Non-resident research assistants may qualify for in-state tuition rates provided they are employed at least one-half time pursuing research relating to their degree program. The Dean of Graduate Studies and Research must approve all waivers of out-of-state tuition for graduate assistants.

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

Tuition for all doctoral work in excess of 99 semester credit hours will be charged at the out-of-state rate.

Request for Reduced Tuition (Code 3)

Under provisions of the Texas Higher Education Code Section 54.051(e), Texas residents are eligible for a reduced tuition rate when enrolling for professional paper, thesis, or dissertation only, providing those hours are the final credits required for the degree. Students must complete a form requesting the reduction and return it to the Graduate School prior to the final semester.

Matriculation Fee

A nonrefundable $15.00 matriculation fee will be assessed to all students who withdraw from the University before the first class day.

Refunds Upon Withdrawal From the University

The following schedule has been adopted for refunds for tuition and fees upon withdrawal (dropping all classes) from the University during the fall or spring semester:

No part of tuition or fees is returned after the fourth week of the fall or spring semester.

The following schedule has been adopted for refunds for tuition and fees upon withdrawal from the University during any summer term:

Students who withdraw from the University after the last day to receive a refund and who are enrolled for classes that begin after the last refund day will receive no refund of tuition and fees for those classes.

The first class day is the date on which the semester actually begins and not the date of the individual’s first class day.

Refunds for Classes Dropped

Charges for tuition and fees are based on the total semester credit hours for which the student is registered as of the twelfth class day during the fall and spring semesters and the total semester credit hours for which the student is registered as of the fourth class day during each summer term. Refunds will not be made for any class dropped after the twelfth class day of the fall and spring semesters nor for any class dropped after the fourth class day of each summer term.

Course Fees

All courses will be assessed a minimum $3.00 per semester credit hour fee for course-related costs. If expenses for a course are determined by the university to exceed $3.00, an additional amount will be assessed. The course fee may range from $3.00 to $200.00 per course.

Student Services Fee

The following schedule indicates the charges based on semester credit hours:

(Total fee not to exceed $143.19 per fall or spring semester or summer III or $71.60 for summer I or summer II term)

Medical Services Fee

A $30.00 medical services fee will be assessed to all students who enroll during the fall, spring, or summer III semesters, and a $15.00 medical services fee will be assessed to all students who enroll during the summer I and summer II terms.

Student Centers Fee

A $25.00 student center fee will be charged to all students who register during the fall or spring semesters or the summer III session and a $12.50 student center fee will be charged all students who register during the summer I or summer II terms.

Transcript Fee

A $3.00 transcript fee will be charged to all students who enroll during the fall, spring, or summer III semesters, and a $1.50 transcript fee will be charged to all students who enroll during the summer I and summer II terms.

Library Use Fee

A $30.00 library use fee will be assessed all students who enroll during the fall, spring, or summer III semesters, and a $15.00 library use fee will be assessed all students who enroll during the summer I and summer II terms.

Housing and Meal Services

See separate bulletin available through the University Housing Director’s office.

Publication Fee

A $10.00 publication fee will be charged to all students who register during the fall or spring semesters or summer III and a $5.00 publication fee will be charged to all students who register during summer I or summer II terms.

Computer Fee

The following charges based on semester credit hours are assessed to cover the computer fee:

Liability Insurance

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

General Property Deposit

An enactment of the State Legislature requires that all of the state-supported institutions of higher learning in Texas collect a breakage deposit from each student. Subject to the deduction of charges for such loss, damage, or breakage as may be properly assessed against an individual, the deposit is refundable upon request when the student is graduated or formally withdraws. This deposit must be redeemed within four years of last enrollment. The amount set for the deposit is $5.00.

Graduate School Application Fee

A $30.00 non-refundable application fee will be assessed all students who apply for admission to the Graduate School.

Distance Education Fee

A variable distance education fee of up to $300.00 per three-hour course will be assessed to all students who enroll in distance education courses.

Admission Acceptance Fee

A $100.00 admission acceptance fee will be collected from students who are accepted for admission to pursue a master's degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy or for an internship in Dietetics. If the student enrolls, the fee will be applied to tuition; if the student does not enroll, the fee will be forfeited.

Certification Processing Fees

The following certification processing charges will be assessed students who apply for certificates under the stated plan:

Graduation Without Certification Processing Fee

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

Drop/Add Fee

A $3.00 fee will be charged for dropping or adding a course when the drop/add is initiated by the student. There will be no charge for drops and adds that are departmentally initiated to balance teaching loads or close courses. A charge will be made for each class dropped and/or each class added.

Late Registration Fees

Students will be assessed a $25.00 fee for late registration.

Students enrolling in an off-campus course or workshop which has its first meeting after the last day of late registration will be allowed to register without penalty at that class meeting time, but they may not enroll at a later time without being assessed the late registration fee.

Student Identification

A $2.00 fee to cover the cost of the student identification card is required of all students who register for each fall semester, spring semester, and summer term.

International Education Fee

A $1.00 international education fee will be assessed to all students who enroll during the fall semester, spring semester, or summer sessions. Funds collected under this fee will be used in assisting students participating in TWU international exchange study programs.

Replacement of Lost Meal Plan Card

A $10.00 fee is required of all students who apply for the replacement of a lost meal plan card.

Diploma and Graduation Fees

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

Textbooks and Supplies

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

Options for Payment of Tuition and Fees

Each student is to select one of the following alternatives for the payment of tuition and fees during the fall and spring semester:

1. full payment of tuition and fees in advance of the beginning of the semester; or
2. one-half payment of tuition and fees in advance of the beginning of the semester, one-quarter payment prior to the start of the sixth week of class, and the final one-quarter payment before the beginning of the eleventh class week.

A service fee will be levied on all returned checks if the bank is not at fault. Students giving TWU a bad check are subject to being dropped from the University unless they make such a check good within five working days after official notification by the Office of the Bursar.