About Texas Christian University

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.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate37%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range1070-1280
ACT Range25-30

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.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Texas Christian University.

8%
“We”re apathetic”
37%
“We know about current events and vote”
55%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
65%
“I feel extremely safe”
2%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
23%
“We bought the gear”
75%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
23%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
4%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
3%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
51%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
43%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
42%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
21%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
35%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
37%
“We know about current events and vote”
55%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
65%
“I feel extremely safe”
2%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
23%
“We bought the gear”
75%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
23%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
46%
“They”re always available”
4%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
3%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
51%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
43%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
42%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
21%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
35%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Texas Christian University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    182 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    126 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    190 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    192 Students rated campus facilities 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    190 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    190 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    192 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    190 Students rated academics 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Texas Christian University?

87 Students rated Texas Christian University

Angel - 06/29/2023

Texas Christian University is a big deal in my city, from the neighborhoods to the stores near the school. It is everyone's dream to study there. The Football games are always fun because of the amazing players, the mascot, and the marching band. The classes are no exception, of course, because the school offers a variety of classes that teach students different things outside of their majors. The campus is also small, which makes it great for socializing and participating in events. However, the first-year dorms are small and require students to live with another partner if they plan on living in the dorms.

Jaime - 07/30/2022

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{6f65e1278338a62264eed73e2adc5af8e2841420db12ceb4f80b8db22f3260ec} 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{6f65e1278338a62264eed73e2adc5af8e2841420db12ceb4f80b8db22f3260ec} 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.

Gabriella - 06/21/2022

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!

Harrison - 12/09/2021

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.

Texas Christian University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Texas Christian University?

    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 _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    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.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    hardworking

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  4. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    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.

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  5. What are the academics like at your school?

    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.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    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.

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  7. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Promoting Sustainability Through Healthy Eating

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    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.

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  9. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    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.

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  10. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    That the social calendar revolves around Greek life.

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  11. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    TCU is dedicated to producing ethical leaders while still presenting opportunities for students to enjoy their time in college.

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  12. What's unique about your campus?

    Small classes, access to faculty, the city of Fort Worth, nice people, fairly strong athletics, nice facilities, good looking girls

    Read all  32 answers
  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That the tuition was going to go up every year...

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  14. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    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.

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  15. What kind of person should attend this school?

    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.

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  16. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Our amazing football team and our professors who are willing to work to help you succeed.

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  17. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Fine Arts, Engineering, and Nursing

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  18. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    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.

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    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{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} 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!

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  20. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    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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  21. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    I came here mainly for the money, but I'm HAPPY that I'm here now. I can't imagine myself anywhere else.

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Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

8,891

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,503

Total Grad Students

53%

Out-Of-State

43%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

220

Student Organizations

20

Fraternities

18

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

41%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
12%
% White or Caucasian
72%

TUITION & AID

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.

Cost Out of State

$42,670

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,050

Books and Supplies

$12,000

Room and Board

55,720

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$21,600
$30 - $48K
$21,078
$48 - $75K
$26,735
$75 - $110K
$34,011
$110K & UP
$42,722

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