School Overview
Texas Christian University (TCU) is a private, coeducational institution located in Fort Worth, Texas that is affiliated with (but not governed by) the Disciples of Christ. TCU is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. They have an unusual mascot nicknamed Super Frog – the “horned frog,” which is actually based on the Texas horned lizard that is commonly referred to as a horned frog.
The school was founded in 1873 and today is classified as a Tier 1 University by U.S. News and World Report and a Doctoral/Research University by the Carnegie Foundation. The Carnegie Commission also lists TCU’s undergraduate profile with its highest ranking–”More Selective.”
The university has a multitude of programs to offer including 118 undergraduate programs, 56 master’s programs, and another 21 doctoral programs. Roughly 25% of the undergraduates at TCU major in Business. Another popular major is Journalism/Strategic Communications for which 20% of the undergraduates major. Other popular majors include Education and Nursing; many students choose more than one field to have as their major.
Even though the university is a Doctoral/Research University, the institution’s liberal arts roots remain an important part of the institution. All the undergraduate students must show competence in fine arts, math, science, the humanities, and the social sciences. Particular emphasis is placed on critical thinking, communication skills, and coherent writing.
General Information
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Admission Office TCU Box 297013 Fort Worth, TX 76129 (817) 257-7490 (800) 828-3764 Fax: (817) 257-7268 [email protected] Contact: Raymond Brown Dean of Admissions |
Main Address 2800 South University Drive Fort Worth, TX 76129 (817) 257-7000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 7,471 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,630 Degree-seeking undergrads: 7,369 Graduate enrollment: 1,225 Setting | Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 50% Percent students who return for sophomore year: 86% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Required Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Recommended TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011 SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
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Enrollment Statistics
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Graduate Attendance Status
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees |
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students |
Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $24,868 | $26,948 | $28,298 | $30,090 | +6.33% |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,200 | $9,600 | $9,810 | $10,010 | +2.04% |
| Other | $3,210 | $1,920 | $1,920 | $1,950 | +1.56% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $37,128 | $39,348 | $41,028 | $43,050 | +4.93% |
| In-state Off Campus | $25,718 | $27,828 | $29,298 | $31,090 | +6.12% |
| In-state with Family | $25,718 | $27,828 | $29,298 | $31,090 | +6.12% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $18,720 |
| In-state Student Fees | $90 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $18,720 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $90 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,248 | 77% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,115 | 69% | $16,488,338 | $14,788 |
| • Federal grants | 177 | 11% | $936,898 | $5,293 |
| • Pell grants | 171 | 11% | $585,358 | $3,423 |
| • Other federal grants | 155 | 10% | $351,540 | $2,268 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss | 304 | 19% | $1,075,528 | $3,538 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 1,101 | 68% | $14,475,912 | $13,148 |
| Student loan financial aid | 551 | 34% | $5,695,687 | $10,337 |
| • Federal student loans | 531 | 33% | $3,101,281 | $5,840 |
| • Other student loans | 184 | 11% | $2,594,406 | $14,100 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 1716 | 419 | 54 | – | 25 |
| Agriculture, General | 2 | – | – | – | 19 |
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | 2 | – | – | – | 19 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 75 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 57 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Neuroscience | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 422 | 154 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 60 | 39 | – | – | – |
| Actuarial Science | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | – | 115 | – | – | – |
| Fashion Merchandising | 50 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | 100 | – | – | – | – |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| International Finance | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| International Marketing | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Science | 62 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 66 | – | – | – | – |
| Real Estate | 48 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 322 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Broadcast Journalism | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| International and Intercultural Communication | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 14 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Organizational Communication, General | 106 | – | – | – | – |
| Photojournalism | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 112 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television | 51 | – | – | – | – |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Technology | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 107 | 74 | 8 | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 51 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | – | 29 | 7 | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 16 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 6 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations Of Education | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering, General | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 37 | 2 | 5 | – | – |
| Creative Writing | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | 2 | 5 | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 204 | 70 | 22 | – | 3 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | – | 3 | – | – | 1 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Nurse Anesthetist | – | 52 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Education | – | 3 | – | – | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | – | – | 22 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 145 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist | 19 | 12 | – | – | – |
| History | 27 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| History, General | 27 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services, General | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 34 | 30 | – | – | – |
| General Studies | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | – | 30 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Nutrition Sciences | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 6 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 5 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | 1 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 14 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Sports Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 14 | 3 | 12 | – | – |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | – | 7 | – | – |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 7 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 2 | – | 5 | – | – |
| Psychology | 80 | 5 | 4 | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 80 | 5 | 4 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 115 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, General | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Geography | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| International Economics | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 47 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 108 | 39 | – | – | 3 |
| Acting | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 9 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Ballet | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Conducting | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Dance, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Graphic Design | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Interior Design | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | 11 | – | – | 3 |
| Music Performance, General | 3 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Musical Theater | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Painting | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Photography | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Sculpture | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Stringed Instruments | 1 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Voice and Opera | 5 | 2 | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Farm/Ranch Management C Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Engineering – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Neuroscience B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Personal & Culinary Services Food Service B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious/Sacred Music B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Texas Christian University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (817) 257-7000 |
| Website: | www.tcu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | admissions.tcu.edu/apply/default.asp |
| Address: | 2800 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 10,394 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 76% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 10,084 (97% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $42,670 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $42,670 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 81% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $24,699 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Texas Christian University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Texas Christian University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 4 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 7 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Education | 11 | 11 | 4 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 2 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 23 | 10 | 4 | |
| Grand total | 6 | 97 | 48 | 16 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Texas Christian University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 4 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Texas Christian University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $42,670 |
| Out-of-state | $42,670 |
| Books and supplies | $1,050 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $26,688 |
| Out-of-state | $26,688 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 1,673 | 81% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,411 | 68% | $24,699 |
| Student loan aid | 579 | 28% | $13,175 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,983 | 67% | $22,235 |
| Federal student loans | 2,527 | 28% | $7,051 |
Admissions & Enrollment
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Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 19,972 | 8,272 | 11,700 | Percent admitted | 100% | 37% | 38% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 9% | 9% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Texas Christian University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 10,394 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,891 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,503 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Texas Christian University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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