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Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 8,891 full time undergraduate students, and 1,503 full time graduate students.
The Texas Christian University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 647 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Texas Christian University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at TCU are considered More Selective, with ,88% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
96% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 75% were in the top quarter, and 43% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Texas Christian University.
182 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
126 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
190 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
192 Students rated campus facilities 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.
190 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.
190 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
192 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.
190 Students rated academics 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
86 Students rated Texas Christian University
TCU's focus is on students on campus. This is not an adult learner-friendly campus. All the places you need to go for parking passes, books, and school ID are only open for limited hours during the day. The campus book pick-up claims later hours. However, they have been closed at all my attempts. This is the same for the place to get IDs. Speaking of IDs, everyone tells you to go to the Blue to get one. It took me an entire semester to how someone (including professors) informed us the "blue" is the Brown- Lipton Building. Let us move to the lack of parking spaces for commuters. If you are a commuter, good luck with finding a spot you are allowed to park. I missed my first class due to trying to find the allowed parking spots on the map provided by the police station. My Sunday pre-drive trip still found me lost. The map is not up to date with building names or parking locations. For example, your class can say the Bailey Building which is really called the Palko Buiding according to the sign on the building. There is a lot of traffic and easy to get into an accident. Be ready for the FA package to change without advanced notice. The office is nice but is not helpful with payments unless you are wealthy. TCU is attempting to create equity but is still hand-picking according to dollars in the wallet. Thus, FA assumes everyone has money to spend on their tuition. Good news, if you are an alumnus or a legacy of TCU the tuition discount is 75% off, then a grant from the school and you are in for a free TCU education. Next, if you are an employee or an immediate family member (spouse or child) of an employee, tuition is 100% paid by the university (they will charge you the tuition tax). Academics, TCU is a research institution that pushes its students to create publishable work. If you do not want to perform heavy writing and be pushed to have papers published for TCU, this is not the university for you. The professors will expect you to give them all of your time. There will not be any free time for family or personal life. The average doctorate degree is $150,000 in reality after we (students in my class) did our calculations.
An excellent school in a rapidly growing city with a hometown feel. When I toured TCU as a prospective student, I knew I wanted to attend school here. Not only was I attracted to the highly reviewed academics but also the Ft. Worth area... oh and the campus isn't bad either!
If you want be at a school and your an introvert, with an overpopulated takes anyone who applies. Want to be in Greek life because that’s literally the life here, with the most southern racist kind of people I know including the professors, go here. If your looking for southern nice go elsewhere too many Californians.
This school will help me become the best that i can be as a person in general so, later on in life i can teach others about what i learned but, most importantly i can change the world. TCU is a really great school to me. It is an exciting place to go. It is a cozy college with a prestigious feel. But hopefully the professors are awesome!
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Texas Christian University is 37%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
I believe I have gotten a very valuable education out of my college experience. I have learned very beneficial life and business skills. I have also made long lasting friendships with people I have met during my time at college. I feel prepared to go out into the working world and be successful. This school has had a very positive impact on my life. The professors have been extremelly helpful and understanding and I feel like I will be able to keep in touch with them for years to come. Overall, my time at this university has been enjoyable, stimulating and educational.
hardworking
The professors are very easy to get a hold of and spend a great deal of their time with students one on one. This is good for students in order to really learn the material and to be able to apply it after graduation. My favorite class has been Business Law. The professor wrote the textbook and was extremely knowledgeable about the topic. We frequently had class discussions and debates, very interactive and very informative.
I have been extremely blessed to attend TCU. The best thing about TCU is the people and interaction you have with professors. The size of TCU is very beneficial to learning environments and has a great student - professor ratio (14-1). This allows for one on one time with my professors who are some of the top professors in their field in the nation. Every since becoming a Horned Frog the administration and financial aid department have been very supportive of my needs and has found every possible way to help me finish my degree at TCU.
TCU really engages their students. It fosters a community that continually grows. TCU offers many programs and events on a weekly basis that are fun and provide a break from studies. It also has this great sense of school pride as evidenced by their facilities, staff, and even cafeteria workers.
Promoting Sustainability Through Healthy Eating
The worst thing about my college is that they do not have enough diversity in the psychology programs for graduate school. That was nmot something I expected when entereing into this university.
I think that TCU definitely is a party school. That is the experience that I was faced with in my first two years. I don't know if it was just because I'm in the Greek or if all of TCU is like that, but it seems like all of TCU likes to party.
That the social calendar revolves around Greek life.
TCU is dedicated to producing ethical leaders while still presenting opportunities for students to enjoy their time in college.
Small classes, access to faculty, the city of Fort Worth, nice people, fairly strong athletics, nice facilities, good looking girls
That the tuition was going to go up every year...
If you are absolutely against the use of alcohol and parties then TCU may not be the bet choice. The majority of the students are white, fairly wealthy, Texans, conservatives, and protestants who dress fairly preppy and join greek organizations. If you are the opposite of all of these things, then you may not enjoy TCU. I do not think you would be particularly uncomfortable here, I just think you may not enjoy it as much as you would enjoy some other schools.
TCU is an incredibly open, accepting, and affirmining university. The Horned Frog community is very inviting to all types of people, including all genders, races, creeds, orientations, and types. This school fosters a union of the student body within itself and also its adminstration and educators. The overall vibe is a perfect balance of relaxed and upbeat. There is never much drama or he said, she said. I have found the community to be full of love and drive.
Fine Arts, Engineering, and Nursing
Our amazing football team and our professors who are willing to work to help you succeed.
The fact that our tuition is very high and there are a lot of things that we do not get for as much money as we pay.
Most people associate TCU students with being fratty, rich, proper Christians, and friendly. All of these characteristics do have some truth to them in regards to TCU students. About 43% of the student population at TCU is Greek - this includes Panhellenic, IFC, multicultural, and faith based fraternities and sororities. That's almost half of the student body; therefore several TCU events are put on by fraternities and sororities, but hardly any of these events are exclusive to the Greek community. In fact, the Greek community encourages non-Greek students to participate in philanthropy events, tailgates, and other activities to integrate the TCU community. As far was being rich goes...yes, TCU is a private institution, which means that the tuition is significantly greater than the majority of universities in the United States. This does not mean that every student at TCU comes from wealthy parents or a rich background. TCU offers numerous scholarships to students, and would NEVER turn a student away due to a financial situation. If there's a will, there's a way, is what the TCU administration says. There are several students at TCU who do come from wealthier families, but by no means does this mean that these students are snobbish or look down upon those who are not. Yes, TCU is a Christian university (Texas CHRISTIAN University), but this doesn't not mean that only Christians attend this school. The majority of the student body is Christian, but of different denominations. We do celebrate and observe several Christian holidays. We have a Christmas tree lightning ceremony every year in December, we celebrate Mardi Gras, and we have Good Friday off from school. There is no chapel or mass requirement though because we are associated with the Disciple of Christ Church, but not governed by them. Lastly, TCU students are extremely friendly!! Everyone says hi to one another, is polite, and respects one another. Several of the tables in our main dining hall are long tables to promote community and friendliness!
I like going to the BLUU. But the dorm I live in is great too. Milton Daniel is the honors dorm and there are a bunch of study pods and lounges that are great for getting the quiet environment you need to study. Also, on nice days, people study outside on the grass.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive some sort of financial aid. 11% were awarded federal grants. While 27% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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