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Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan St
Fort Worth, TX 76105-1536		 General information
 (817) 531-4444

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees, First-Professional degrees
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Number of students: 3,087 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 25

Mission
Our mission at Texas Wesleyan University is to develop students to their full potential as individuals and as members of the world community. We are committed to the principles that each student deserves personal attention and that all members of the academic community must have freedom to pursue independent thought and to exercise intellecutal curiosity. We seek and employ faculty and staff with committment and dedication to teaching, inspiring, and serving students. We provide leadership and talent through programs that enable and enrich society. We endeavor to create a learning environment where each student is provided an opportunity to pursue individual excellence, to think clearly and creatively, to communicate effectively, and to develop spiritual sensitivity. Texas Wesleyan strives to develop informed, responsible, and articulate citizens with a commitment to moral discrimination and civic responsibility.
 
About this School
Texas Wesleyan University is a private college located in the southeast part of Fort Worth, Texas. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is located in Fort Worth's Polytechnic neighborhood. Its mascot is the ram. Its school colors are blue and gold.
 
History
The university opened in 1890. The college became a woman's university in 1914 but was forced to become coeducational in 1934 due to financial problems from the Great Depression.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 16,730$ 15,775$ 14,875
Out of State$ 16,730$ 15,775$ 14,875
Books and Supplies$ 1,020$ 928$ 900
On-Campus
Room and board$ 5,650$ 5,650$ 5,650
Other Expenses$ 2,862$ 2,799$ 2,718
Off Campus
Room and board$ 5,650$ 6,200$ 6,200
Other Expenses$ 2,862$ 2,799$ 2,719
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 2,862$ 2,799$ 2,719

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 42% $ 3,755
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 64% $ 3,664
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 88% $ 6,503
Loans to students 64% $ 6,017
 
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