

Texas Woman’s University was founded in 1901 as the Girls Industrial College. The name was changed to Texas Woman’s University in 1957. In 1972 men were allowed to enroll. Yet today, women make up 92 percent of the student body.


Texas Woman’s University was founded in 1901 as the Girls Industrial College. The name was changed to Texas Woman’s University in 1957. In 1972 men were allowed to enroll. Yet today, women make up 92 percent of the student body.